ORD 2026-01 Calling General Election May 2, 2026 TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 2026-01
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING AND CALLING FOR A
GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON MAY 2, 2026 AND, IF
REQUIRED, A RUNOFF ELECTION ON JUNE 13, 2026, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS TO
TOWN COUNCIL PLACE 1 AND TOWN COUNCIL PLACE 2;
PRESCRIBING THE TIME AND DESIGNATING THE LOCATIONS AND
MANNER OF CONDUCTING THE ELECTION TO BE IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE JOINT ELECTION AGREEMENTS FOR ELECTION
SERVICES WITH DENTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES; AUTHORIZING
THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town of Trophy Club, Texas (the `Town"), is a home rule
municipality acting under its charter adopted by the electorate pursuant to Article XI,
Section 5, of the Texas Constitution and Chapter 9 of the Local Government Code;
and,
WHEREAS, Section 41 .001 of the Texas Election Code (the "Code") specifies
that the first Saturday in May shall be a "uniform election date" and that a general
election may be held on such day; and,
WHEREAS, state law and the charter of the Town of Trophy Club require that a
general election be held; and,
WHEREAS, the regular election for the Mayor and Town Council members of
the Town of Trophy Club is required to be held on May 2, 2026, at which time the voters
will elect persons to fill the offices of Mayor, Town Council Place 1, and Town Council
Place 2; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that it is in the public interest to enter into a
joint election agreement and election services contract with Denton County and Tarrant
County to provide the most efficient and convenient voting opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the intention of the Town Council, via adoption of this Ordinance, is
to call an election, designate a polling place, appoint necessary election officers,
establish procedures for conducting the election, and authorize the Town Manager to
execute joint election agreements whereby the general election will be administered by
the Denton County and Tarrant County Elections Administrators.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS, THAT:
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SECTION 1.
INCORPORATION. The facts and recitations contained in the above preamble of
this Ordinance are hereby incorporated herein for all purposes.
SECTION 2.
GENERAL ELECTION CALLED. The Town Council hereby calls and orders a
General Uniform Election to be held on May 2, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 a.m.,
and 7:00 p.m., for the purpose of electing a Mayor and Council Members to Town
Council Place 1 and Town Council Place 2, for a three-year term each, ending May
2029, or until their successor is duly elected, or appointed, and qualified. Such election
shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Code and held via the joint
election agreements with both Tarrant and Denton counties, respectively.
SECTION 3.
APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT. Eligible persons wishing to
file as candidates must file an application with the Town Secretary of the Town of
Trophy Club at 1 Trophy Wood Drive, Trophy Club, Texas, 76262, and may do so
beginning at 8:00 a.m., January 14, 2026, and continuing through February 13, 2026,
until 5:00 p.m. Each application shall be on a form meeting the requirements of Section
141.031 of the Code. The order in which the names of the candidates are to be printed
on the ballot shall be determined by a drawing by the Town Secretary. Notice of the
time and place for such drawing shall be given in accordance with the Charter and State
Law.
SECTION 4.
AGREEMENT WITH DENTON AND TARRANT COUNTIES. Prior to the election,
the Town anticipates that it will enter into an agreement for election services with
Denton and Tarrant Counties. The Town Manager is hereby authorized to execute
agreements with Denton County and Tarrant County for the conduct of the election
in accordance with Chapter 31 , Subchapter D of the Code and other applicable
statutes and laws. In the event of a conflict between this Ordinance and these
agreements, the agreements shall control.
SECTION 5.
APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES AND ALTERNATE ELECTION
JUDGES. Election judges for the general election shall be appointed by Denton
County and Tarrant County, respectively, as authorized by Chapter 271 of the
Code.
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SECTION 6.
(a) EARLY VOTING - DENTON COUNTY. The Denton County Elections
Administrator is designated the Early Voting Clerk for the election in Denton County.
Additional Deputy Early Voting Clerks may be appointed as provided in the Denton
County Joint Election Agreement (the "Denton Agreement").
(1) Early Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted
beginning on April 20, 2026, and continuing through April 28,
2026, at the Denton County Main Early Voting site located at 701
Kimberly Dr., Ste. A111, Denton, Texas, 76208, on dates and
times specified in the Denton County Agreement.
(2) Any eligible Denton County Registered Voter may cast their vote at
any additional early voting location throughout Denton County as
established by the Denton Agreement. If there is any discrepancy
between this Ordinance and the Denton Agreement as to early
voting locations or times, the Denton Agreement shall control.
(3) Applications for Ballots by Mail (ABBMs) and Federal Post Card
Applications (FPCAs) in Denton County may be delivered to the
Early Voting Clerk, P.O. Box 1720, Denton, Texas, 76202; Website:
www.votedenton.gov; Phone: 940.349.3200; Fax: 940.349.3201;
email: elections@dentoncounty.gov to be received not later than the
close of business on April 20, 2026. The Town Secretary is directed
to forward the applications and ballots to the Election Administrator
as provided in the Denton Agreement.
(b) EARLY VOTING - TARRANT COUNTY. The Tarrant County Elections
Administrator is designated the Early Voting Clerk for the election in Tarrant County.
Additional Deputy Early Voting Clerks may be appointed, as provided in the Tarrant
County Joint Election Agreement (the "Tarrant Agreement").
(1) Early Voting by personal appearance shall be conducted beginning
on April 20, 2026, and continuing through April 28, 2026, at the
Tarrant County Main Early Voting site located at 2700 Premier
Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76111, on dates and times specified in
the Tarrant County Agreement.
(2) Any eligible Tarrant County Registered Voter may cast their vote at
any additional early voting location throughout Tarrant County as
established by the Tarrant Agreement. If there is any discrepancy
between this Ordinance and the Tarrant Agreement as to early voting
locations or times, the Tarrant Agreement shall control.
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(3) Applications for Ballots by Mail (ABBMs) and Federal Post Card
Applications (FPCAs) in Tarrant County may be delivered to the
Early Voting Clerk, PO Box 961011, Fort Worth, Texas 76161 , or
Express Courier Delivery, Tarrant County Elections, 2700 Premier
Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76111; Website:
https://www.tarrantcountytx.govien/elections.html
Phone:817.831.8683;Fax:817.831.6118; Email:
votebymail@tarrantcountytx.gov to be received not later than the
close of business on April 20, 2026. The Town Secretary is directed
to forward the applications and ballots to the Election Administrator
as provided in the Tarrant Agreement.
(c) Early voting both by personal appearance and by mail shall be
canvassed by the Early Voting Ballot Board established by Denton County under
the Denton Agreement and Tarrant County under the Tarrant Agreement. The
Presiding Election Judge and the Alternate Presiding Judge will be appointed by the
Denton and Tarrant County Election Administrators as permitted by law. The
Presiding Election Judge shall appoint elections clerks as may be necessary for the
proper conduct of the election. The Presiding Election Judge, or the Alternative
Election Judge, in the absence of the Presiding Election Judge, and the election
clerks shall constitute the Early Voting Ballot Board to process early voting results
from the election. The Presiding Election Judge and the Alternate Election Judge
must be eligible to serve in accordance with state law, and the election clerks shall
be qualified voters of the Town. To the extent required by law, those persons
designated by Denton and Tarrant Counties as election officers and clerks are
hereby appointed by the Town.
SECTION 7.
(a) METHOD OF VOTING — DENTON COUNTY. Voting in Denton County
shall be conducted using Denton County's Hart InterCivic Verity Voting System. All
expenditures necessary for the conduct of the election, the purchase of materials
therefor, and the employment of all election officials are hereby authorized and shall
be conducted in accordance with the Code.
(b) METHOD OF VOTING — TARRANT COUNTY. Voting in Tarrant County
shall be conducted using Tarrant County's Hart InterCivic Verity Voting System
(Version 2.7). All expenditures necessary for the conduct of the election, the
purchase of materials therefor, and the employment of all election officials are hereby
authorized and shall be conducted in accordance with the Code.
SECTION 8.
GOVERNING LAW AND QUALIFIED VOTERS. The election shall be held in
accordance with the Constitution of the State of Texas and the Code, and all resident
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qualified voters of the Town shall be eligible to vote at the election.
SECTION 9.
PUBLICATION AND POSTING OF NOTICE OF ELECTION. Notice of the
election shall be published in accordance with Chapter 4 of the Code.
SECTION 10.
RUN-OFF ELECTION. In the event no candidate receives a majority of votes for
an office, there shall be a run-off election held on June 13, 2026.
SECTION 11.
NECESSARY ACTIONS. The Mayor and the Town Secretary, in consultation
with the Town Attorney, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all actions
necessary to comply with the provisions of federal and state law in carrying out and
conducting the election, whether or not expressly authorized herein. Tarrant County and
Denton County are hereby authorized to make such submissions as are necessary to
the United States Justice Department to seek pre-clearance for any changes in voting
practices as authorized by the Voting Rights Act of 1965, as amended.
SECTION 12.
EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club, Texas,
this 12th day of January 2026.
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