City of College Station ballot

Six-year term. One of Texas's two members of the U.S. Senate, which shares with the House the power to make federal law. The Senate alone tries impeachments, and its consent is needed for treaties and for the President's appointments of Supreme Court justices and other federal officers.^{Source 2}

Two-year term. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives, which shares with the Senate the power to make federal law. Bills to raise revenue must start in the House, and only the House can impeach.^{Source 2}

Four-year term. The state's chief executive officer and commander-in-chief of its military forces. Signs or vetoes the bills the Legislature passes, and can call the Legislature into special session.^{Source 3}

Four-year term. President of the Texas Senate, with the deciding vote when the Senate is tied. Exercises the governor's powers while the governor is absent from the state or unable to serve, and becomes governor if that office falls vacant.^{Source 3}

Four-year term. The lawyer for the State of Texas, who defends the state's laws and constitution, represents the state in court, and approves public bond issues. The office also collects court-ordered child support and enforces health, safety and consumer regulations.^{Source 4Source 3}

Four-year term. The state's chief financial officer, tax collector, accountant and revenue estimator. Collects state taxes and fees, pays the state's bills, and estimates future state revenue for the Legislature.^{Source 5Source 3}

Four-year term. Directs the General Land Office, which carries out the state's legal duties for its public land and registers land titles issued by the state. The office also preserves and maintains the Alamo.^{Source 6Source 3}

Four-year term. Oversees the Texas Department of Agriculture, whose key objectives are promoting agriculture, consumer protection, economic development and healthy living.^{Source 7}

Six-year term. A member of the Railroad Commission of Texas, which has jurisdiction over the state's oil and gas wells and pipelines and over the people who drill, own or operate them.^{Source 8Source 9}

Six-year term. One of nine members of the Supreme Court of Texas, whose decisions are final in all but criminal law matters.^{Source 10}

Six-year term. One of nine judges on the Court of Criminal Appeals, whose decisions in criminal cases are final. Every case in which a death sentence has been given is appealed directly to it.^{Source 10}

Four-year term. One of 31 members of the Texas Senate, which together with the Texas House holds the state's lawmaking power. The Legislature meets every two years, and at other times when the governor calls it.^{Source 11}

Two-year term. One of 150 members of the Texas House of Representatives, which together with the Texas Senate holds the state's lawmaking power. The Legislature meets every two years, and at other times when the governor calls it.^{Source 11}

Six-year term. A justice of the Fifteenth Court of Appeals, whose district is the whole state. It hears most appeals in civil cases brought by or against the state or its agencies, and appeals challenging a state law or rule when the attorney general is a party.^{Source 12Source 10}

Six-year term. A justice of a court of appeals, which hears appeals in cases from the district and county courts within its district.^{Source 10}

Four-year term. Judge of a district court, Texas's general trial court. District courts hear felony criminal cases, divorces, cases involving title to land, election contests, and civil cases involving $200 or more.^{Source 13Source 10}

Four-year term. Presides over the Commissioners Court, which exercises the county's powers over county business. Also presides over the county court, with judicial duties set by state law.

Four-year term. Judge of one of Brazos County's two county courts at law, trial courts created by state law. They hear the civil and criminal cases state law gives county courts, civil cases worth more than $500 and up to $325,000, and family-law cases.

Four-year term. Keeps the records of the district courts. Records each court's proceedings, enters its judgments, and keeps an index of the parties to every suit filed.

Four-year term. Clerk of the county court and of the Commissioners Court, and the county's official recorder.

Four-year term. The chief custodian of county money. Keeps the county's funds in a designated depository, accounts for them, and pays them out as the law and the Commissioners Court direct.

Four-year term. Elected from one of the county's four commissioners precincts to the Commissioners Court, which, with the county judge presiding, exercises the county's powers over county business.

Four-year term. Judge of a justice court, which hears Class C misdemeanors (the less serious minor offenses), minor civil matters and small claims. A justice of the peace may also issue search and arrest warrants.

Four-year term. Carries out the warrants, court papers and other legal process directed to the office, including eviction notices, and attends each justice court held in the precinct.

Three- or four-year term, depending on the district. A member of the school district's board of trustees, which governs and oversees the management of the district's public schools. The board adopts the district's budget and tax rate each year.^{Source 39}

Four-year term. Presides over the College Station City Council and votes on every matter before it, but has no regular administrative duties. The council is the mayor and six councilmembers, all elected citywide. The council holds all of the city's powers and all of its matters of policy, including appointing and removing the city manager and adopting the budget.^{Source 41}

Four-year term. One of six College Station council seats. Places are numbered positions elected by the whole city, not geographic districts. The council holds all of the city's powers and all of its matters of policy, including appointing and removing the city manager and adopting the budget.^{Source 41}

Four-year term. One of six College Station council seats. Places are numbered positions elected by the whole city, not geographic districts. The council holds all of the city's powers and all of its matters of policy, including appointing and removing the city manager and adopting the budget.^{Source 41}

Three- or four-year term, depending on the district. A member of the school district's board of trustees, which governs and oversees the management of the district's public schools. The board adopts the district's budget and tax rate each year.^{Source 39}