Residents interested in running for a seat on The Colony City Council must meet specific residency and voter registration requirements to qualify for the upcoming election. To be eligible, applicants must have been a resident of the city for at least 12 months immediately preceding Election Day and must be a registered voter in Texas. Additionally, each candidate applying to run for a specific council place must reside within that particular place or district.
The official filing period formally begins on July 20 and continues through 5 p.m. on Aug. 17, 2026. Applications must be filed with the City Secretary prior to the end of this period. Candidates may submit their applications either in person or by mail. The deadline for submission is the close of business on Aug. 17, 2026.
Applications should be directed to the City Secretary at City Hall, located at 6053 Main St., The Colony, TX, 75056. For further information regarding the application process or to clarify eligibility requirements, residents may contact the City Secretary's Office by email or by calling 972-624-3105. The city encourages all potential candidates to review these requirements carefully to ensure compliance with the filing deadlines and residency standards.