Convention StateTX

Establishing the Party in Texas

This state allows new parties to organize through a founding convention process.

Signature / Registration Requirement

Hold a state convention; nominate candidates by convention

Filing Deadline

January of election year (convention must occur after primary)

Election Authority

Secretary of State

Key Statute

Tex. Elec. Code §181.003

Ballot Access Maintenance

Convention pathway; 5% of gubernatorial vote for automatic recognition

Strategic Notes

Texas uses convention pathway for new parties. Must hold convention after major party primaries.

Complete filing documentation for state election authority

Governing rules for your state coordinating body

Must be adopted at your founding convention

For local chapters within the state to formalize

For nominating candidates under the party banner