(A) Any qualified citizen who desires to become a candidate for the City office shall file with the City Secretary a signed application for his or her name to appear on the ballot. This application must be filed in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.
(B) In addition to all general requirements for application for a place on the ballot as specified in the Texas Election Code, or any other requirements specified in the laws or Constitution of the State of Texas, a candidate must possess the following qualifications:
1. be a qualified voter of the City;
2. reside within the corporate limits of the City; and
3. shall be a resident of the City for a period of one (1) year;
4. shall be 21 years of age or older at the time of filing for office;
5. shall NOT have been convicted of any felony in any state or country jurisdiction.
(C) Any City employee or officer announcing their candidacy, or who in fact becomes a candidate for an elected City office, must resign from said employment or position immediately.