Date	Event
November 4, 2025	Texas Constitutional Amendments Election
November 4, 2024	Deadline to post candidate requirements (Form 1-20)
January 1, 2025	First day to apply for a ballot by mail using Application for a Ballot by Mail (ABBM) or Federal Post Card Application (FPCA)
June 20, 2025	Deadline to post notice of candidate filing deadline (for local political subdivisions that have a first day to file for their candidates)
July 19, 2025	First Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)
August 18, 2025	Last Day to Order General Election or Election on a Measure
August 18, 2025 (5:00 PM)	Last Day to File for Place on General Election Ballot (for local political subdivisions ONLY)
October 6, 2025	Last Day to Register to Vote
October 20, 2025	First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
October 24, 2025	Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked)
October 31, 2025	Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance
November 1 – November 3, 2025	Late Early Voting Due to Death in Family (For voters absent from their county of residence due to the death of an immediate family member.)
November 1 – November 4, 2025	Late Early Voting Due to Sickness or Disability (For voters who become sick or disabled on or after October 27, 2025, and voting in person would injure their health.)
November 4, 2025	ELECTION DAY
November 4, 2025 (7:00 PM)	Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail (if carrier envelope is not postmarked)
November 5, 2025 (5:00 PM)	Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail (if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 PM on Election Day, unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)
Additional Information: For local political subdivisions without a first day to file, the deadline to post the notice of candidate filing: - For the May 3, 2025 election: January 15, 2025. - For the November 4, 2025 election: July 19, 2025. Local political subdivisions include: Cities, school districts, water districts, hospital districts, and other local government entities that conduct elections. Many of these elections are conducted on the May uniform election date. Counties may also hold local proposition (measure) elections on May 3, 2025. Filing Deadlines: - The filing deadline is generally the 78th day before Election Day. - Special election filing deadlines may differ. (See Section 201.054 of the Texas Election Code.) - The write-in deadline for most local special elections matches the deadline for filing an application for a place on the ballot. Extended Filing Deadline for Four-Year Terms: - If no candidate files for a four-year term for a city office, the deadline extends to the 57th day before the election. - For the May 3, 2025 election: The extended deadline is March 7, 2025. - For the November 4, 2025 election: The extended deadline is September 8, 2025. (See Section 143.008 of the Code.) Ballot Receipt Deadlines for Certain Voters: - Different deadlines apply for military and overseas voters using ABBM or FPCA. (See Sections 86.007, 101.001, and 101.057 of the Code.) Website Posting Requirement: - Political subdivisions with tax authority must maintain a public website and post election dates and locations. (See Section 2051.152 of the Government Code.) Sources: Elections.Bexar.org, Elections.SOS.state.tx.us, VoteTexas.gov, Elections.SA.gov For more information, contact: - Bexar County Elections Department: (210) 335-VOTE (8683) - San Antonio Elections Office (CoSA City Clerk): (210) 207-7255 - Suburb City Secretary or School District Secretary

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