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Qualifications for Mayor

Be a United States citizen;
Have been a resident of Texas for at least 12 months, as of the deadline for filing for the office;
Have resided in the city for at least 12 months preceding election day;
Be a registered voter;
Be 18 years of age or older upon the commencement of the term to be filled at the election;
Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and
Not have been deemed mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court.

Qualifications for City Council

Be a United States citizen;
Have been a resident of Texas for at least 12 months as of the deadline for filing for the office;
Have resided in the city for at least six months preceding election day;
Be a registered voter;
Be 18 years of age or older upon the commencement of the term to be filled at the election;
Not have been convicted of a felony for which he or she has not been pardoned or otherwise released from the resulting disabilities; and
Not have been deemed mentally incompetent by a final judgment of a court.