Notice is hereby given of a drawing to determine the order in which the names of candidates are to be printed on the ballot for the election to be held on November 5, 2024 for the Royal ISD Board of Trustees. The drawing will be held at 10:00 AM on August 28, 2024 at 3714 FM 359, Pattison, TX 77466.

November 30, 2023

Prospective Candidate,

Thank you for your interest in running for a position for the Royal ISD Board of Trustees. Please review the 2024 School Board Candidate Packet for a variety of important informational tools regarding guidelines, procedures, and important deadlines/dates. The packet also contains important, required forms that will need to be turned into me in order to be placed on the ballot for a position on the RISD Board of Trustees.

Positions on the November 5, 2024 Ballot:

• Position #2, currently held by Adrian Rocha

• Position #5, currently held by Melissa Woods

• Position #6, currently held by Elton Foster

• Position #7, currently held by Rose Jones

The first day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Saturday, July 20, 2024.  The last day to file for a place on the General Election Ballot is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  The last day to file a Declaration of Write-in Candidacy is Monday, August 19, 2024 at 5:00 pm.  Please make sure you fill out the forms in their entirety and have everything returned to me no later than 5:00 pm on August 19, 2024 to ensure a place on the ballot.

Useful websites for election information include the Texas Secretary of State webpage and Texas Ethics Commission webpage.

If you have any questions or concerns, I can be reached at 281.934.6901 or via email at gespinoza@royal-isd.net.

Thank you,

Gracie Espinoza
Secretary to the Superintendent
Royal Independent School District