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.
Apply to Run for a Place on the ACC Board of Trustees
View Qualifications for Board of Trustee Candidates for information about serving on the Board of Trustees.
The filing period for the November 3, 2026, election is July 20 to August 17. Applications must be in by 5 p.m. CDT on the last day of the filing period. Applications can be delivered:
- in person to the ACC Highland Campus, Building 3000 (corner of Wilhelmina Delco Dr. and Clayton Lane) (RECOMMENDED);
- 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.
Important Forms
| Application for a Place on the ACC General Election Ballot (required at time of application) | |
| Appointment of campaign treasurer by a candidate (required at time of application) | Instruction Guide |
| Candidate Campaign Finance Report | Instruction Guide |
| Candidate/Office Holder Campaign Finance Report | Filing Schedule Instruction Guide |
| Code of Fair Campaign Practices |
Recent and Upcoming Elections
The next Board of Trustees election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Places 1, 2, and 3 will be open.
- First day to file for a place on the ballot: Monday, July 20, 2026
- Last day to file for a place on the ballot: Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5 p.m.
- Election Day for Places 1, 2, and 3: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
