Election Law

You can’t go any farther south in Texas than Cameron County in the Rio Grande Valley. Back in December of last year, San Benito – one of the fast-growing county’s 18 cities and towns – held a run-off mayoral election. Though Ricardo “Rick” Guerra won the tight race,...

It is that time of year again. The time when people start making goals and plans for the year to come. With the presidential election ahead, more people are thinking about the other seats that will be up for election in 2020.Whether you are considering running for a...

Election laws are necessarily strict and detailed. Even seemingly minor issues can compromise the legitimacy and accuracy of the process, which is why election officials must be compliant and careful.Unfortunately, people make mistakes. And in the context of an...

Part of a solid campaign strategy involves reaching your constituents where they are. Depending on the people in your area, you may be able to reach people through rallies and door-knocking events, but you may find yourself with a very limited reach.For better or...

Campaigning for public office is a long and expensive process. In addition to trying to create a platform that fits your constituency, it takes hours of talking to people and refining your marketing to make sure your message gets in the right hands.Whether you are...

There are not a lot of open seats open for election in November, but that does not mean that it is not a critical time for Texas elections. There are several positions all over Texas that are essential for this election-cycle and the future.For those running for...

As we enter the last half of 2019, more people are talking about the 2020 elections. While the more popular conversation tends to be about the presidential election, there are other offices up for re-election in 2020.Running for office is expensive and difficult, no...

Last month, we tried to shed some light on Texas Senate Bill 2 and the efforts underway in the state legislature to reform property taxing power by local municipalities. That post did not take a side on the wisdom of the bill. It only sought to highlight how,...

Someone once said, "All politics is local." And nothing hits so close to home as municipal level politics. The normal cycle of things has elections, initiatives and referendums occurring on a regular schedule in compliance with applicable laws. On occasion, however,...