Election Information
School Board Election Information
Next Trustee Election – May 3, 2025
Location – Howe Community Center
Two board positions will be up for the May 3, 2025 election
Notice of Deadline to File Application for Place on the May 3, 2025 Ballot
First Day to File for Place on the Ballot is January 15, 2025
Last Day to File for Place on the Ballot is February 14, 2025
Application Packet for Place on the May 3, 2025 Ballot
An application for a place on the ballot must be completed in writing; signed, sworn to by the candidate before a person authorized to administer an oath, and dated; timely filed with the Howe ISD Administration office located at 105 W. Tutt St., Howe, TX
Application Packet as a Write in Candidate for the May 3, 2025 Election
Last Day to File as a Write in Candidate is February 18, 2025 by 5:00 pm
Office Hours:
Monday, February 17, 2025 – Offices closed
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Applications can be emailed or faxed in by the 5:00 deadline to:
fax: 903-745-4011
An application as a write in candidate must be completed in writing; signed, sworn to by the candidate before a person authorized to administer an oath, and dated; timely filed with the Howe ISD Administration office located at 105 W. Tutt St., Howe, TX
Candidate Information
The Board of Trustees consist of seven board members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted annually in May. All school board positions represent the entire school district. All Howe ISD residents who meet the eligibility requirements specified in Board Policy BBA (Legal) may run for a position in the Board of Trustee election. Following the annual election, the Board elects a president, vice-president, and secretary to serve one-year terms.
The Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) offers a free on-line training course designed by experienced school board members especially for people considering running for the school board. This course explains what to expect when serving as a school board member. To access the course click on the following link: Serving on a Board: An Insider's Guide to Board Service for School Board Candidates
Questions
For additional election information, please contact Julie Snapp, Chief Financial Officer, by phone at 903-745-4010 or email at snapp.julie@howeisd.net
Future Election Dates:
May 2, 2026 May 1, 2027 May 6, 2028 May 5, 2029
May 4, 2030 May 3, 2031 May 1, 2032 May 7, 2033