Under Texas law, Austin Community College is a separate political subdivision. It is responsible for conducting elections to elect members of the ACC Board of Trustees, to levy taxes, and for annexation issues.
Members of the Board of Trustees represent residents of the ACC taxing district. Trustees are elected at large for six-year terms to provide appropriate high-level guidance and leadership to ensure the College meets the needs of the communities served. The next Board of Trustees election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Places 1, 2, and 3 will be up for election.
Apply to Run for a Place on the ACC Board of Trustees
View Qualifications for Board of Trustee Candidates for information about qualifying for the Board of Trustees.
To apply for a place on the ballot, you MUST complete and submit:
- Appointment of a Campaign Treasurer by a Candidate (Form CTA) (Instruction Guide)
- Application for a Place on the Ballot (Form 2-49)
| A candidate MUST appoint a treasurer and file the appropriate treasurer form, regardless of whether that candidate intends to collect campaign funds. A treasurer must be appointed before officially filing for a place on the ballot. (See Texas Election Code Title 15, Chapter 252.) A candidate cannot legally accept a contribution (even his or her own money) until a campaign treasurer has been named and the form has been filed. |
There is no fee required to run for the ACC Board of Trustees.
The following form can be voluntarily submitted along with the above submissions:
Each form submitted will be reviewed by Elections staff. If not complete, correct, and on time, Elections staff will notify you and offer means for correction, if possible.
The filing period for the November 3, 2026, election is Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 17. Applications must be in by 5 P.M. CDT on the last day of the filing period. Applications will only be accepted during this period. No exceptions will be made.
Applications can be delivered:
- in person to the ACC Highland Campus, Building 3000 (corner of Wilhelmina Delco Dr. and Clayton Lane) (RECOMMENDED; official filing hours are Monday thru Friday from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M. until the filing deadline, or you can make an appointment);
- by mail to ACC’s Elections office, HLC 3, B-3, 6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752-6000;
- by e-mail to elections@austincc.edu; or
- by fax at 512-223-1397.
Note: Applications submitted by mail, e-mail, or fax must be notarized before submission.
For information about submitting forms or notary services, contact ACC’s Public Affairs, Elections, and Voter Registration office at 512-223-7071 or elections@austincc.edu.
Applications filed with Austin Community College are subject to disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act.
Click HERE to view the list of those who have applied to be on the ballot for the November 2026 election.
Campaign Financial Reports
All approved candidates and members of the Board of Trustees must complete financial reporting required by Title 15 of the Texas Election Code regulating political funds and campaigns.
The reports below are from current Board of Trustee members, candidates for the Board of Trustees, and political action committees who are involved in elections.