§ 5.01. City Elections

(1) All City elections shall be conducted in accordance with the Texas Election Code and other applicable law.

(2) The general City election shall be held annually on the first Saturday in May or such date as required by the Texas Election Code. The City Council shall be responsible for specification of places for holding such elections.

(3) The City Council may, by resolution, order a special election for purposes consistent with this Charter and laws of the State of Texas. The City Council will fix the time and places for such a special election and provide all means for holding same.

(4) Municipal elections shall be conducted by election officials appointed by the City Council, or as prescribed by law. Sample ballots, identical in format to those used in the specific election, shall be posted in the voting place(s) for the purpose of voter orientation.

(5) All municipal elections shall be publicized in accordance with the Texas Election Code.

(6) A sample ballot shall be published twice in the official newspaper of the City prior to the date of the election.