Crosbyton, Texas Public Records

Texas residents can begin the voter registration process online by completing and printing the application from the Secretary of State website, though it must be signed and mailed to the Crosby County Voter Registrar. Paper applications are also available at the Crosby County Clerk's office, public libraries, and various state agencies. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens, at least 18 years old by election day, residents of the county where they register, and not finally convicted of a felony or, if convicted, have completed their sentence including parole or supervision. The registration deadline in Texas is 30 days before an election. Texas does not have party registration; voters may choose which party primary to vote in during primary elections. As an incorporated city, Crosbyton holds municipal elections for mayor and city council positions. The City Council consists of a mayor and council members elected to staggered terms. Municipal elections in Texas cities typically occur on the uniform election date in May of odd-numbered years, though some cities have shifted to November even-year elections to boost turnout. Specific information about upcoming municipal elections, candidate filing deadlines, and local ballot measures can be obtained from Crosbyton City Hall at (806) 675-2477. City election notices are posted at City Hall and published in local newspapers as required by the Texas Election Code. Residents can find their assigned polling place by checking their voter registration certificate (mailed after registration), calling the Crosby County Clerk at (806) 675-2334, or using the polling place lookup tool on the Texas Secretary of State website. The county typically operates a limited number of polling locations given its small population. Early voting is conducted at the Crosby County Courthouse and possibly additional locations as designated by the Crosby County Clerk for each election. Early voting for most elections runs from the 17th day through the 4th day before election day Specific turnout figures can be obtained from the Crosby County Clerk or the Texas Secretary of State's election results database.Current federal, state, and local election schedules, ballot contests, candidate filings, and certified results for Crosbyton voters are published by the Texas Secretary of State Elections Division (https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/).S. Senate seat (if it is a regular election year for one of Texas's two senators), all Texas House of Representatives seats (150 districts, two-year terms), and half of the Texas Senate (31 districts, four-year staggered terms). Crosbyton is located in Texas House District 83 and Texas Senate District 28; voters should verify their current districts as boundaries may change after redistricting. County offices on the ballot in 2026 will include Crosby County Judge, County Commissioners for the precincts whose terms expire that year, County Clerk, District Clerk, County Treasurer, County Sheriff, and various precinct-level positions including Justices of the Peace and Constables. These county offices are elected to four-year terms. Judicial positions for the 110th District Court and other courts serving the area may appear on the ballot depending on the election cycle. Texas has restrictive mail-in voting requirements. Mail-in ballots (called "voting by mail" in Texas) are available only to voters who: are 65 years or older, will be away from the county during the entire early voting period and election day, are confined in jail but eligible to vote, or have a disability or illness that prevents voting in person. Applications for mail-in ballots must be submitted to the Crosby County Early Voting Clerk (the Crosby County Clerk) and received by the 11th day before election day. Completed ballots must be received (not just postmarked) by 7:00 PM on election day or, if mailed from outside the United States, the 5th day after election day. Public election records in Texas are extensive. Voter registration lists are public information, though they cannot be used for commercial purposes. Campaign finance reports for candidates and political committees are filed with the Texas Ethics Commission and are searchable online at www.ethics.state.tx.us. Candidate filing information, including applications for places on the ballot, are maintained by the Crosby County Clerk for county and precinct races and by the Secretary of State for statewide and legislative races. Election results by precinct are public records and are posted by the Crosby County Clerk after canvassing. Historical election results for Texas are maintained by the Secretary of State.