Hays County GOP

How to Become a Precinct Chair

Precinct chairs file for a full term by running on the Republican Party ballot by filling out a ballot application, provided by the Secretary of State's office. If you are in a vacant precinct, you may be appointed by the County Executive Committee (CEC).

To begin the process for a vacant precinct, complete and submit the application below.

Application Process

Complete the application form below.
Your application will be reviewed by the Vacancy Committee.
The County Executive Committee (CEC) makes the final decision on appointments to vacant precincts.

You will be contacted about next steps. If you have questions, please email [email protected].

Application Form

Voter ID (VUID) (optional)

Your name *

First name *

Last name *

Contact, precinct & mailing address

Email address *

Phone number *

Precinct number *

Street address

City

ZIP code

Work phone (optional)

Occupation (optional)

1. How long have you lived in Hays County, Texas, and in your current precinct? *

Hays Co. — years

Hays Co. — months

This precinct — years

This precinct — months

2. How long have you voted for Republican candidates and considered yourself a Republican? *

Years

Months

3. Past and/or present memberships in Republican clubs *

4. Other organizations you belong or have belonged to *

5. Offices or positions held in any of the organizations listed above *

6. Were you recruited to apply for this position? * Yes No

7. Why do you wish to serve as a precinct chair? *

8. What is the purpose of government? *

9. Do you describe yourself as fiscally conservative? * Yes No

Please elaborate *

10. Do you consider yourself socially conservative? * Yes No

Please elaborate *

11. Did you vote in the 2026 Republican Primary in Hays County? * Yes No

Would you like to learn how to become involved in elections in your precinct? *

Matches the printed form: “I would like to know how to become involved in elections in my precinct.”

Yes No

How will you help maximize the Republican vote? (check all that apply) *

Select at least one.

Getting people in my precinct involved Identifying and registering voters Informing voters Calling voters Block-walking for candidates Promoting election-related events Poll watcher Poll worker

Other relevant experience or background (optional)

Availability and commitment (optional)

Preferred communication method *

Precinct chair responsibilities * I understand that precinct chairs are expected to attend County Executive Committee (CEC) meetings and to fulfill other responsibilities as determined by the Hays County GOP.

Emergency contact *

Someone we may contact if we cannot reach you.

Name *

Relationship *

Phone *