ELECTION INFORMATION

NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT

NOTICE OF DRAWING FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT

NOTICE OF ELECTION

School Board Election – May 3, 2025

Current state law requires a candidate for trustee of an independent school district to be a qualified voter by the time required by Election Code Section 141.001. 

Candidate Eligibility/Qualifications - Raymondville ISD Policy BBA

CANDIDATE PACKET:

The information listed below pertains to information and forms for the May 3, 2025, Raymondville Independent School (RISD) General Election. Please review

the information carefully as this packet contains relevant dates, forms, and other information related to the election process as follows:

• Deadlines for May 3, 2025 School District Election
• NOTICE OF DEADLINE TO FILE AN APPLICATION FOR PLACE ON THE BALLOT
• Candidate Application for a Place on the Ballot (PDF)
• 2025 FILING SCHEDULE FOR REPORTS DUE IN CONNECTION WITH ELECTION
• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA & Instructions) to be filed with Candidate Application for a Place on the Ballot (PDF)
• Form CTA – Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (PDF)
• Form CTA  – Instruction Guide (PDF)
• Form CFCP – Code of Fair Campaign Practices (PDF)
• Form C/OH – Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report (PDF)
• Form C/OH – Instruction Guide (PDF)
• Form AW3-16 CANDIDATE CERTIFICATE OF WITHDRAWAL
• FAQ’s about Running for School Board

Additional finance reporting forms and instructions are available online at the Texas Ethics Commission website: https://www.ethics.state.tx.us(opens external link in new window).

Should you have questions regarding reporting requirements or finance laws, you may call the Texas Ethics Commission at 1-512-463-5800. 

NOTE: It is the duty of the candidate to become familiar with the laws applicable to campaigns for public office. The duty of the RISD Elections Official is limited to receiving and filing 

the various applications, reports, affidavits and statements, and noting the date of filing thereon. Should you need assistance with campaign laws, you may call the Secretary of State,

Elections Division, at 1-800-252 VOTE (8683); website: https://www.sos.state.tx.us(opens external link in new window).

DISTRICT CONTACT:

David Longoria, Chief Financial Officer, longoriad@raymondvilleisd.org, 956-689-8175

CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS (Place & Term)

TERMS AND ELECTION SCHEDULE:

Board members shall be elected for four-year terms, with elections conducted biennially, as follows:
 --Places 1, 2, 6 and 7: The election for places 1, 2, 6 and 7 shall be held in May 2025, 2029, 2033 and in four-year intervals thereafter.
 --Places 3, 4, and 5: The election for places 3, 4, and 5 shall be held in May 2023, 2027, 2031 and in four-year intervals thereafter.

ELECTIONS HELD IN MAY OF ODD NUMBERED YEARS

NEXT GENERAL ELECTION:
May 3, 2025

FIRST DAY TO FILE:
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (30^th day before Friday, February 17, 2023, regular filing deadline for a place on the ballot)

LAST DAY TO FILE:
Friday, February 14, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (78^th day before election day)

LAST DAY TO FILE DECLARATION OF WRITE-IN CANDIDACY:
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (74^th day before election)

IMPORTANT LINKS:

TEXAS SECRETARY OF STATE

TEXAS ETHICS COMMISSION