Fort Worth City Mayor
Fort Worth, TX
City
Nonpartisan
Current Incumbent
Mattie Parker
Nonpartisan
In office since May 2025
Next Election
May 1, 2027
Filing Window
Jan 13, 2027 - Feb 12, 2027
Term Length
2 years
Salary
$29,000/year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be at least 21 years of age // Must be a qualified voter // Must have resided in the state for at least 12 continuous months prior to the election and in the city for at least six months prior to the election
Filing information
Elections office
200 Texas St, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: 817-392-6150
Fee & signature requirements
Filing fee of $100. Petition signature requirement of 0.5% of the entire vote cast for mayor in the preceding mayoral election, or twenty-five (25), whichever is greater (signatures only required without fee).
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the City Secretary/Clerk's office.