Elections - City Records - Transparency
2026 Candidate Info & Resources
» Candidate Calendar & Checklist
» Application Checklist and Application for a Place on the Ballot
» Notice of Drawing for Place on the Ballot
» File an Ethics Report/Report of Financial Information
State of Texas Resources
» Texas Secretary of State – Candidate Information
» Texas Secretary of State – Important Election Dates
» Texas Ethics Commission – Texas Campaign Finance Resources
» Texas Ethics Commission – First Steps for Candidates Running for a City Office
» Texas Ethics Commission – Political Advertising Resources
» Texas Ethics Commission – Use of Government Resources for Political Advertising
Additional Resources
- Running for City Council – Things You Should Know (free resource provided by City Hall Essentials and Bojorquez Law Firm, PC)
- Texas Municipal League: Essential Reading for Newly Elected Council Members
About Us
The City Secretary is the local official who maintains the integrity of the election process, ensures transparency and access to city records, facilitates the legislative process, and is the recorder of local history. The City Secretary acts as the compliance officer for federal, state, and local statutes, including the Open Meetings Act and the Public Information Act, and serves as the filing authority for campaign finance reports and financial disclosure statements.
Contact Information
Address: 1201 Leopard Street,
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9277,
Corpus Christi, TX 78469
Email: CitySecretary@CorpusChristiTX.gov
Phone: (361) 826-3105
Fax: (361) 826-3113