Election Packet

​​​The Dallas College Election Packet includes election-related materials for the May 7, 2022, Board of Trustees Election (Documents marked with an asterisks are required for filing). Please note that the Packet includes forms and instructions published by the Texas Ethics Commission and the Texas Secretary of State websites, that may or may not be accessible.

Please note the following:

The following documents are required for filing:

1. Application for Place on the Ballot, Form 2-21;
2. Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate, Form CTA
3. Candidate/Officeholder Campaign Finance Report, Form C/OH

Please note the following:

1. The period for filing a candidate's application begins on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 and ends Friday, February 18, 2022.
   
   Applications will only be accepted during this period. No exceptions will be made.
2. Please carefully read the instruction guides for all forms required by the Texas Ethics Commission and/or the Texas Secretary of State included in this packet. Completing and filing all election forms is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
   
3. As a candidate for the Dallas College Board of Trustees, you do not need to file any of your election forms with the Secretary of State.
   Please file all election forms with the local filing authority:
   
   Dallas College
   1601 Botham Jean Boulevard
   Legal Department, Suite 208
   Dallas, Texas 75215
   
   If filing in person, applications will be received during regular business hours, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ​
   
4. Once you file your Application for Place on the Ballot (Form 2-21), you are a candidate for election and are required to file the Appointment of Campaign Treasurer form (Form CTA). Remember, you must file Form CTA before you accept a campaign contribution or make or authorize campaign expenditures, including expenditures from your personal funds.
5. Information filed with Dallas College is subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
6. Please file all of your election documents with either:
   Torsha McCarty, Dallas College District Elections Administrator, 214-378-1703, tmccarty@dallascollege.edu or
   Tricia A. Horatio, Dallas College Associate General Counsel, 214) 378-1707, thoratio@dallascollege.edu

Remember, a document is considered filed only when it is received by the local filing authority.

Thank you for your interest in the Dallas College Board of Trustees' election.

Torsha McCarty
Election Administrator

Table of Contents

• Notice of Deadline
• Application for Place on the General Election Ballot (2-21)* 
• Appointment of Campaign Treasurer General Explanation
• CTA Instructions Guide 
• CTA Form* 
• ACTA Instruction Guide 
• ACTA Form 
• Fair Campaign Practices Act Instruction
• Code of Fair Campaign Practices Form – CFCP Form 
• C/OH Instruction Guide 
• C/OH thru COH-FR Form* 
• COR-C/OH Form 
• C/OH-UC Instruction Form 
• C/OH-UC Form 
• Campaign Finance Guide-Local Filing Authorities 
• Political Advertising 
• Maps  
  

As a courtesy, we have created a PDF Packet (PDF - 11MB) of all the required materials for downloading. To request a copy of the Election Packet in an alternative accessible format, please contact Torsha McCarty at 214-378-1703.

Accessibility

Dallas College is committed to ensuring accessibility of its digital technology and is actively working to increase the accessibility of this webpage and electronic documents. Should you experience any difficulty in accessing information on this webpage, please contact Torsha McCarty at 214-378-1703 or TMcCarty@dallascollege.edu.