Below is a calendar including notice of upcoming legal deadlines. The full text of Texas Statutes are located on the Texas Legislature's website.
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November 5
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Uniform election date.
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TEX. ELEC. CODE §41.002.
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November 9
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First day to file for place on 2019 primary election ballot for offices other than precinct chair.
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TEX. ELEC. CODE §172.023.
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November 15
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First day to mail voter registration certificates to voters registered as of November 14 and whose names are not on the suspense list.
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TEX. ELEC. CODE §14.001.
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November 19
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Complete jury wheel due to secretary of state.
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TEX. GOV. CODE §62.001(c).
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December 6
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Last day to mail voter registration certificates to voters registered as of November 14 and whose names are not on the suspense list.
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TEX. ELEC. CODE §14.001.
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December 9 - 6 p.m.
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Deadline for candidate filing for place on the general primary election ballot. Actual receipt by 6:00 p.m. required.
First day to file: September 10 for precinct chairs; November 9 for all other offices.
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TEX. ELEC. CODE §172.023.
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Before December 15
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If drought conditions exist (determined by the Texas Forest Service), commissioners court may adopt order regulating the use of certain aerial fireworks.
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TEX. LOC. GOV’T. CODE §352.051(d).
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Before December 15
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Resolution determining vote for appraisal district directors due from commissioners court to chief appraiser.
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TEX. TAX CODE §6.03(k).
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December 24 - Counties with 100,000 or greater population
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Deadline for county clerk to mail or at the request of the filer send by electronic mail two copies of personal financial statement forms to candidates for county judge county commissioner and county attorney in the general primary election.
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TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE §159.005.
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December 24 - Counties with 125,000 or more population
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Deadline for county clerk to mail or at the request of the filer send by electronic mail two copies of personal financial statement forms to candidates for justice of the peace in the general primary election.
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TEX. LOC. GOV’T CODE §159.005.
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Before December 31
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Results of appraisal district election due to commissioners court from chief appraiser.
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TEX. TAX CODE §6.03(k).
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Monthly Reports
The following is a partial list of required monthly reports:
- Monthly report of expenses by officer compensated on a salary basis in counties of 190,000 or less. TEX. LOC. GOV'T. CODE §154.024.
- Monthly report of fees, commissions, and other compensation collected and salaries paid by district, county, or precinct officers in counties of more than 190,000 population. (On or before the fifth day of each month). TEX. LOC. GOV’T. CODE §154.044.
- County Clerk’s report of fines and jury fees to Judge for approval and filing in minutes. TEX. GOV. CODE §51.402.
- County Auditor’s report. TEX. LOC. GOV’T. Code §§114.024 and 114.025. For populations over 225,000 see TEX. LOC. GOV’T. CODE §114.023.
- County Treasurer’s report. TEX. LOC. GOV’T. Code §114.026(c). The report must be examined by the County Auditor and cancelled warrants must be verified. TEX. LOC. GOV’T. Code §115.002(c).
- County Treasurer to report to the County Clerk at the end of each month, a claims report that shows the total amount of claims registered by the Treasurer during the month. TEX. LOC. GOV’T. Code §114.061.
- Voter Registrar to request from Postal Service any available information indicating address reclassifications affecting registered voters. TEX. ELEC. CODE §15.022(b).
Budget and Tax Planning Calendar
To assist counties in the budget and tax rate adoption process, the Texas Association of Counties has prepared a Budget and Tax Rate Planning Calendar for 2020-21. This planning calendar is designed to aid officials as they develop their own localized calendar for their county.
Remember that “one size does not fit all” and some statutes can be subject to interpretation. It’s a good idea to consult with your county attorney to review how this planning calendar applies in your county.
Another helpful link to information regarding the tax rate adoption process, including suggested tax rate notice forms to be used is on the Comptroller’s website.
For questions, please contact TAC's Toll-Free Helpline (888) ASK-TAC4 or (888) 275-8224 .