The City Secretary serves as the administrator for all City Elections. Applications for all elections can be obtained at La Vernia City Hall

  • City of La Vernia
    City Secretary
    City of La Vernia, City Hall
    102 E. Chihuahua St.
    La Vernia, Texas 78121

    Office hours:
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

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General and Special Elections 2025

THE CITY OF LA VERNIA MAY 3, 2025, ELECTION

  

Mandatory posting information regarding the May 3rd, 2025 Election: 

  

Contact info for the City:

Phone: 830-779-4541

Email: mfarrow@lavernia-tx.gov

Physical address: 102 E Chihuahua St La Vernia, Tx 78121 

Mailing address: PO Box 225, La Vernia, Tx 78121 

(Current) Each elected officer of the city: 

City Council: Mayor Martin Poore, Mayor Pro Tem Dianell Recker, Councilmembers Justin Oates, Gary Gilbert, Katie Evans, and Garrett Rabel 

Date and location of next election: May 3rd, 2025 @ La Vernia City Hall (102 E Chihuahua St)

Early Voting: 04-22-25 - 04-29-25

Info we hope you find useful regarding the May 3rd 2025 Election: 

Gary Gilbert    (general- full term)

Garrett Rabel    (general- full term)

Katie Evans    (special- Incomplete term)

Justin Oates    (special- Incomplete term)

PLEASE NOTE OUR ELECTIONS ARE AT LARGE AND NOT BY PLACE

  

You must be a registered voter in the city limits of the City of La Vernia, Texas in order to vote in the City of La Vernia's May 2025 General Election.

  

Requirements/ deadlines for filing for a place on the ballot: 

 

Candidate packet available here (Open Jan 15- Feb 14)

Paquete de candidatos disponible aqui (Abierto Enero 15- Febrero 14)

  

Wed Jan 15 2025 - FIRST DAY for filing application for place on general election ballot (SOS Form 2-49). Note: Filing for a general election may occur before the election is ordered (as opposed to a special election). Period ends at 5 p.m. ED – 78 days

APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A CITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION - An application for a special election may not be filed until after the election is ordered. The filing deadline is governed by Section 201.054 of the Texas Election Code  ( a candidate's application for a place on a special election ballot must be filed not later than:(1) 5 p.m. of the 62nd day before election day, if election day is on or after the 70th day after the date the election is ordered; or(2) 5 p.m. of the 40th day before election day, if election day is on or after the 46th day and before the 70th day after the date the election is ordered.)Filing deadline: Feb 7th- Feb 28th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

Wed Jan 15 2025- FIRST DAY for filing declaration of write-in candidacy (SOS Form 2-55). Note: Periods ends at 5 p.m. ED – 74 days.

Fri Feb 14 2025 5 pm- LAST DAY for filing application for place on general election ballot (SOS Form 2-49). Note: City Secretary’s office will stay open until 5 p.m. Mailed applications are filed when received.  

Application for a Ballot by Mail

To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:

  • be 65 years or older;
  • be sick or disabled;
  • be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
  • be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
  • be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

Instructions for submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail (“ABBM”):

  1. Print (PDF) the ABBM form
  2. OR submit an order online and an ABBM will be mailed to you.
  3. Complete Sections 1 through 4.
  4. Sign and Date Section 5.

Military and overseas voters are welcome to use the regular registration and early voting by mail process available to all voters away from their home county on Election Day. However, there are also special provisions for military and overseas voters.

General and Special Elections 2024

 

 

THE CITY OF LA VERNIA MAY 4 2024 ELECTION HAS BEEN CANCELED 

 

 

Mandatory posting information regarding the May 4th 2024 Election: 

 

Contact info for the City:

Phone: 830-779-4541

Email: Lboyd@lavernia-tx.gov 

Physical address: 102 E Chihuahua St La Vernia, Tx 78121 

Mailing address: PO Box 225, La Vernia, Tx 78121 

(Current) Each elected officer of the city: 

City Council: Mayor Martin Poore, Mayor Pro Tem Dianell Recker, Councilmembers Justin Oates, Gary Gilbert, Eric Rauschuber, and Garrett Rabel 

Date and location of next election: May 4th 2024 @ La Vernia City Hall (102 E Chihuahua St)

Early Voting: 04-22-24 - 04-30-24

Info we hope you find useful regarding the May 4th 2024 Election: 

Councilmembers who have terms up this election cycle: 

Martin Poore       (general- full term) 

Dianell Recker      (general- full term) 

Justin Oates         (general- full term) 

Eric Rauschuber   (special- Incomplete term) 

PLEASE NOTE OUR ELECTIONS ARE AT LARGE AND NOT BY PLACE

 

You must be a registered voter in the city limits of the City of La Vernia, Texas in order to vote in the City of La Vernia's May 2024 General Election.

 

Requirements/ deadlines for filing for a place on the ballot: 

Candidate packet available here (Open Jan 17- Feb 16)

Paquete de candidatos disponible aqui (Abierto Enero 17- Febrero 16)

 

Wed Jan 17 2024- FIRST DAY for filing application for place on general election ballot (SOS Form 2-49). Note: Filing for a general election may occur before the election is ordered (as opposed to a special election). Period ends at 5 p.m. ED – 78 days

APPLICATION FOR A PLACE ON THE BALLOT FOR A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A CITY, SCHOOL DISTRICT OR OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISION - An application for a special election may not be filed until after the election is ordered. The filing deadline is governed by Section 201.054 of the Texas Election Code  ( a candidate's application for a place on a special election ballot must be filed not later than:(1) 5 p.m. of the 62nd day before election day, if election day is on or after the 70th day after the date the election is ordered; or(2) 5 p.m. of the 40th day before election day, if election day is on or after the 46th day and before the 70th day after the date the election is ordered.)Filing deadline: Feb 9th 8:00 am- March 3rd 5:00 pm 

Wed Jan 17 2024- FIRST DAY for filing declaration of write-in candidacy (SOS Form 2-55). Note: Periods ends at 5 p.m. ED – 74 days.

Fri Feb 16 2024 5 pm- LAST DAY for filing application for place on general election ballot (SOS Form 2-49). Note: City Secretary’s office will stay open until 5 p.m. Mailed applications are filed when received.  

 
 
Application for a Ballot by Mail

To be eligible to vote early by mail in Texas, you must:

  • be 65 years or older;
  • be sick or disabled;
  • be out of the county on election day and during the period for early voting by personal appearance; or
  • be expected to give birth within three weeks before or after Election Day; or
  • be confined in jail, but otherwise eligible.

Instructions for submitting an Application for Ballot by Mail (“ABBM”):

  1. Print (PDF) the ABBM form
  2. OR submit an order online and an ABBM will be mailed to you.
  3. Complete Sections 1 through 4.
  4. Sign and Date Section 5.

Military and overseas voters are welcome to use the regular registration and early voting by mail process available to all voters away from their home county on Election Day. However, there are also special provisions for military and overseas voters.

Register to Vote
If you need to register to vote or make sure you are eligible to vote (Am I Registered?), contact the Wilson County Elections Office at 830-393-7368. You may also stop by the City Secretary's Office to obtain a Voter's Registration Card or you may visit the Texas Secretary of State's website to request a registration form to be mailed to you. 
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Important Election Dates for Voters
  • First day to Apply for Ballot by Mail - Sunday, January 1st 2023
  • First day to File for Place on General Election Ballot - Wednesday, January 18th 2023
  • Last day to File for Place on Ballot - Friday, February 17th 2023
  • Last Day to File for Write-in Candidate - Tuesday, February 21st 2023
  • Drawing for Position on the Ballot - Monday, February 27th 2023
  • Last day to Register to Vote - Thursday, April 6th 2023
  • First Day of EARLY VOTING by Personal Appearance - Monday, April 24th 2023
  • Last day for Early Voting - Tuesday, May 2nd 2023
  • Last Day to receive application by mail (FPCA) for a ballot - Saturday, May 6th 2023
  • Election Day - Saturday, May 6th 2023