Election Information
The City Secretary's Office is responsible for conducting municipal elections as prescribed by the Election Code of the State of Texas and the City of Southlake's City Charter.
Election Day - May 12, 2012
Notice of filing period (posted on December 30, 2011)
On Saturday, May 12, 2012, qualified registered voters of the City of Southlake will cast their ballot for the purpose of electing a Mayor and City Council member, Place 2. The hours of the polling location(s) on Election Day will be 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Southlake voters must go to their county precinct polling location on Election Day. A listing of Tarrant County and Denton County Election Day polling locations will be located here when they become available.Citizens are encouraged to bring their voter registration cards with them to the polling location.
The City of Southlake is situated in two counties--Denton and Tarrant. Please click on appropriate link to determine if you are registered to vote in Tarrant or Denton County. In order to vote in the May 12, 2012 general election, a citizen must be registered to vote no later than April 12, 2012.
Early Voting by Personal Appearance
April 30 - May 08, 2012
The first day for early voting by personal appearance begins April 30, 2012 and concludes on May 08, 2012. The City of Southlake is situated in two counties--Denton and Tarrant. While Southlake residents may vote at any early voting location, it is imperative that residents go to an early voting location for the county in which they reside. The hours of the polling locations during early voting are Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
This page will be updated with a list of early voting locations and hours of operation when they become available.
Vote Early by Mail
A registered voter is eligible for early voting by mail if the voter meets at least one of the following criteria:
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Out of the country
- The voter will be out of the county of the voter's residence on Election Day and during the hours of voting at the main early voting polling place during the part of the period for early voting by personal appearance remaining after the voter's early voting application is submitted to the city secretary/early voting clerk. If the voter does not submit the application before early voting by personal appearance begins, the voter is ineligible for early voting by mail unless the voter is absent from the county when the application is submitted.
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Disability
- The voter has an illness or physical condition that prevents the voter from appearing at the polling place on Election Day.
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Age
- The voter is 65 years of age or older on Election Day
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Confinement in Jail
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The voter is confined in jail at the time the application is submitted:
- serving a misdemeanor sentence for a term that ends on or after Election Day;
- pending trial after denial of bail;
- without bail pending an appeal of a felony conviction; or
- pending trial or appeal on a bailable offense for which release on bail before Election Day is unlikely.
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The voter is confined in jail at the time the application is submitted:
Candidate Filings
Per the Texas Ethics Commission, committees and candidates must file applications and regular finance reports with the City Secretary's Office. Filings for committees and candidates will be uploaded daily at 5:00 p.m.
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2012 Election Cycle |
Filed Form |
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| Mayor | |
| John Terrell | |
| City Council, Place 2 | |
| Carolyn Morris |
Voter Registration Information
To check your voter registration status, click here.
In order to vote in any election, the Voter Registration Application must be postmarked no later than 30 days prior to the election. Voter Registration Applications may be obtained in Town Hall in the City Secretary's Office or the Library.
Visit the Secretary of State's website to file an application online or to change your name or address.
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Important Dates for May 12, 2012 General Election |
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February 4, 2012 |
First day to file for place on ballot |
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March 5, 2012 |
Last day to file for place on ballot |
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March 13, 2012 |
First day to apply for ballot by mail |
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March 28, 2012 |
First day to mail early ballots if available |
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April 12, 2012 |
Last day to register to vote Due date for first report of campaign contributions and expenditures |
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April 27, 2012 |
Last day to receive application from voter in person for a ballot to be voted by mail |
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April 30, 2012 |
First day of early voting by personal appearance Poll Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
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May 4, 2012 |
Last day to receive application by mail for a ballot be voted by mail Due date for second report of campaign contributions and expenditures |
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May 8, 2012 |
Last day of early voting by personal appearance Poll Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
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July 15, 2012 |
Due date for semi-annual report |
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January 15, 2013 |
Due date for semi-annual report |
Other Important Election Information
In order to ensure that the Election process is transparent, fair and open to all, there are several websites and government bodies, you can contact with questions or concerns. Below are some helpful links and contacts. For more information, please contact the Southlake City Secretary's Office at (817) 748-8015.
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The Texas Secretary of State created www.VOTExas.org to provide election information in a user friendly, easy to understand format.
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Texas Secretary of State - serves as the Chief Election Officer for the State of Texas, assisting county election officials and ensuring the uniform application and interpretation of election laws through the State. They can be reached by phone at 800-252-8683.
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Texas Ethics Commission - gives guidance to candidates and political parties to maintain equality for all involved in the election process. The Commission oversees political advertising and financial disclosures. The Commission can be reached by phone at 512-463-5800.
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Tarrant County Elections Administration - The City of Southlake regularly contracts with the Tarrant County Elections Administration to administer the City's elections for residents that reside in Tarrant County. They can also be a vital source for information on voter registration and other elections throughout the County. The Elections Office can be reached by phone at 817-831-8683.
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Denton County Elections Administration - The City of Southlake regularly contracts with the Denton County Elections Administration to administer the City's elections for residents that reside in Denton County. They can also be a vital source for information on voter registration and other elections throughout the County. The Elections office can be reached by phone at 940-349-3200.