Tax Assesor Collector

Description

A County Tax Assessor-Collector's duties mainly lie in their calculation of property tax rates for their county and the collecting of county property taxes. Aside from that, the office may collect taxes for cities, schools, and other local taxing entities, and the office may process motor vehicle title transfers and issue motor vehicle registrations and licenses. In some counties the Tax Assessor-Collector may register voters and collect elections.

Application Guidelines

1) Contact the Harris County Elections Office to confirm that your registered address qualifies you for the position you intend to run for, and that you meet other office specific qualifications. 2) Complete the Declaration of Intent to Run and submit the application by the filing window. Once the March primary has been held, independent candidates may start circulating their nominating petitions, which are due to the County Judge in June (the exact date will vary depending on year). Signers of the nominating petition can not have voted in the March primary, and the requirement is 500 signatures to appear for most positions on the ballot. Potential candidates should speak with the Harris County Elections Department as soon as possible to verify signature requirements and the filing window. 3) Submit the Declaration of Intent to Run within 108-78 days prior to the primary election and submit the nominating petition and application to the County Judge. If you have any questions regarding filing for this position please contact the Harris County Elections Office at (713) 755-5792 or [email protected], or the Texas Secretary of State Office at [email protected] or by phone at (512) 463-5650.

Submit application to:
Harris County Board of Elections, 1001 Preston, Houston, Texas, 77002, US