Paris ISD Elected Officers (select link for current officers)

School Board Election - May 3, 2025

About the Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees consists of seven members elected to serve, without compensation, for overlapping terms of three years each. Elections are conducted in May. While candidates run for specific places, they do represent 7 single member districts specific geographical areas. Following the election, the board elects a president, vice-president and secretary to serve for one-year terms.

The next board of trustee general election is scheduled for May 3, 2025. Places up for election will be place 3 and place 7.

The school district and other municipalities will share in the cost.

Terms and Election Schedule

Board members shall be elected for three-year terms, with elections conducted annually, as follows:

Districts 1 and 6
The election for single-member districts 1 and 6 shall be held in 2027 and 2030, and in three-year intervals thereafter.

Districts 3 and 7
The election for single-member districts 3 and 7 shall be held in 2025, 2028, 2031, and in three-year intervals thereafter.

Districts 2, 4, and 5
The election for single-member districts 2, 4, and 5 shall be held in 2026, 2029, 2032, and in three-year intervals thereafter.

Application Process

• Candidate filing period to file application for place on the ballot is:
  Wednesday, January 15, 2025 to Friday, February 14, 2025
  Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
  Friday, February 14, 2025, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
   
• All applications filed are public records and open to inspection upon request.
• Completed forms must be filed in the Elaine Ballard Administration Building at 1920 Clarksville Street, Paris, Texas 75460.

Candidate’s Guide to Primary and General Elections

The Texas Election Code designates the Secretary of State as the chief election officer of the State of Texas. In order to provide information on the electoral process to all Texans, his office has prepared this guide in the expectation that increased information will result in increased participation.

Click here to access information.

Eligibility/Qualifications

Policy BBA (LEGAL)

Election Highlights

First day to file for place on the ballot: January 15, 2025

Last day to file for place on the ballot: February 14, 2025

Early voting begins: Monday April 21, 2025

Last day of early voting: Tuesday April 29, 2025

Election Date: May 3, 2025

Polling Location: Lamar County Court House Annex – 231 Lamar Avenue, Paris, Texas 75460

Paris ISD District/Place Map

2024 Election Information

Notice of deadline to file an application for place on ballot

Notice of General Election

Notice of Drawing for Place on Ballot

Notice of Voting Priority Order for Voters with Certain Disabilities

Order of Cancellation of Place 6 Trustee Election

May 4, 2024 Election Results

Contact

Tammy Harrel
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent/Board
Paris ISD
(903) 737-7473
Fax (903) 737-7484