Election

Junta Directiva

EMCID has eight elected positions. EMCID’s legislation states Directors serve staggered terms of four years, with four directors’ terms expiring July 1 of each even-numbered year. EMCID elections are held every two years on the first Saturday of May in accordance with the Texas Election Code. The next election will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at a location to be determined by the Montgomery County Elections Administration Office.

Visit our Liderazgo page to see a list of the current directors.

Filing Deadline for the May 2, 2026 Election

Filing for a place on the ballot is set by State statute.  The earliest day to file an application is Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and the deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.  The deadline to file as a write-in candidate is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Notice of Deadline to File Applications for Place on the Ballot – 2026

Notices and Candidate Information

Candidate Packet 2026

Presentación de candidaturas  

Internet Posting Requirement for Political Subdivisions

Supplemental Agenda to Call Election – Feb. 12, 2026

Notice of Drawing for place on the ballot – Feb. 20, 2026

 

Qualifications for Candidacy

Sec. 3846.053. QUALIFICATIONS OF DIRECTOR

(a) To be qualified to serve as a director, a person must be at least 18 years old and:

(1) a district resident;

(2) an owner of real property in the district;

(3) an owner of stock, whether beneficial or otherwise, of a corporate owner of real property in the district;

(4) an owner of a beneficial interest in a trust that owns real property in the district; or

(5) an agent, employee, or tenant of a person described by Subdivision (2), (3), or (4).

(b) For purposes of this section, a person or entity that owns an interest in a general or limited partnership owning real property in the district or that has a lease of real property in the district with a remaining term of 10 years or more, excluding options, is considered to be an owner of real property.

Meeting Notices & Minutes

EMCID Board of Director Meetings are usually conducted on the second Thursday of the month. Visit the Agendas and Minutes page to view meeting notices and minutes.