Denton County Sheriff
Denton County, TX
County
Partisan
Current Incumbent
Tracy Murphree
Republican
In office since January 2025
Next Election
Nov 7, 2028
Filing Window
Mar 8, 2028 - Apr 6, 2028
Term Length
4 years
Salary
$140,637 / year
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Sheriff is the chief law enforcement official of the county and is responsible for ensuring that all local, state, and federal laws are followed.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be a registered voter
- Must be a resident of the district
- Must be a U.S. citizen, a resident of Texas for one year, a resident of the district from which elected for 6 months prior to the filing deadline, and a registered voter in the area from which elected
Filing information
Elections office
1450 East McKinney Street, Denton, TX 76209-4524; Contact County Clerk for party address
Phone: 940-349-2012; Contact County Clerk for party phone number
Fee & signature requirements
$1,250
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the applicable County Party Chair's office (major or minor parties); independent candidates submit paperwork with the County Judge's/Clerk's office.
Primary Type
Partisan
Primary Date
Mar 7, 2028
Primary Filing
Nov 13, 2027 - Dec 13, 2027