May 2, 2026 – Election Dates & Deadlines
Brazoria County administers the election for BCFWSD #1 under contract. Polling places, early voting information, and official results are DETERMINED by Brazoria County Elections.
Notice of Deadline to File an Application for Place on the Ballot (Form 2-1) (PDF)
First Day to File Candidate Application: January 14, 2026
Deadline to File Candidate Application: February 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Deadline for Write-in Candidates: February 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Early Voting and Polling Locations
NOTICE OF EARLY VOTING AT BRANCH POLLING PLACES (Form 5-17) (PDF)
Candidate Packets Available 1-14-26
Candidate packets are available on the Forms page and may be printed, downloaded, emailed, handed out, or mailed.
Packets may also be picked up at the District office during office hours or requested by calling or texting 979-327-2728 for packet pickup.
Completed Applications
Completed candidate applications may be hand delivered, mailed, or emailed. Emailed applications MUST BE NOTARIZED. Office hours and additional contact information are available on the Contact Us page.
Mailing Address:
BCFWSD #1
PO Box 237
Damon, TX 77430
Email Address:
Texas Secretary of State – May 2, 2026 Uniform Election Date (Limited)
This section includes all district-specific deadlines as well as the statewide election deadlines published by the Texas Secretary of State.
| Deadline to post candidate requirements5 Form 1-20 | Friday, May 2, 2025 |
| Deadline to Post Notice of Candidate Filing Deadline (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Monday, December 15, 2025 |
| First Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail | Thursday, January 1, 2026* *First day to file does not move because of New Year’s Day holiday. An “Annual ABBM” or FPCA for a January or February 2026 election may be filed earlier, but not earlier than the 60th day before the date of the January or February election. |
| Last Day for Candidates Planning to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only) to Register to Vote or Update Voter Registration | Tuesday, January 13, 2026 |
| First Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)1 | Wednesday, January 14, 2026 |
| Last Day to Order General Election or Special Election on a Measure | Friday, February 13, 2026 |
| Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only)2 | Friday, February 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. See note relating to four-year terms3 |
| Last Day to File a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy (Local Non-County Political Subdivisions Only) | Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | Thursday, April 2, 2026 |
| First Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Monday, April 20, 2026 |
| Last Day to Apply for Ballot by Mail (Received, not Postmarked) | Monday, April 20, 2026 (deadline falls on San Jacinto Day, moves to preceding business day) |
| Last Day of Early Voting by Personal Appearance | Tuesday, April 28, 2026 |
| Last day to Receive Ballot by Mail | Saturday, May 2, 2026 (Election Day) at 7:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is not postmarked, OR Monday, May 4, 2026 (next business day after Election Day) at 5:00 p.m. if carrier envelope is postmarked by 7:00 p.m. at the location of the election on Election Day (unless overseas or military voter deadlines apply)4 |
For up-to-date statewide election calendars and deadlines, please visit the Texas Secretary of State:
Texas Secretary of State – Important Election Dates (2026)
Candidate Eligibility – State Law
The following is an Excerpt of the basic eligibility to serve as a director on the BCFWSD #1 Board, under Chapter 53, Texas Water Code.
Sec. 53.063. SUPERVISOR'S QUALIFICATIONS.
(a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), to be qualified for election as a supervisor:
(1) a person must be:
(A) a resident of this state;
(B) the owner of taxable property in the district; and
(C) at least 18 years of age; or
(2) a person must be a registered voter of the district.
(b) To be qualified for election as a supervisor of a district located wholly or partly in Denton County,
a person must be a registered voter of the district.
Full statutory text is available here: Texas Water Code – Chapter 53 (Fresh Water Supply Districts)
Accessibility & Voting Order Priority
Texas law provides that voters with mobility problems may receive priority in voting order at polling places. For specific accessibility accommodations at Brazoria County polling places, please contact Brazoria County Elections directly or visit their website.