2024 Election Information

The deadline to apply for a place on the ballot for the 2024 Board of Regents Election is General information for the Election and how to file for a place on the ballot follows.

Election Day Information 

Election Day - May 4, 2024

Deadline to File for Candidacy - February 16, 2024

Applications for a place on the ballot can be picked up at 1401 S. College Ave., Levelland, Texas, in the South Plains College Administration Building from the Office of the Executive Director of Administrative Services or printed from this LINK.

SPC  Contact
Nickolis Castillo – Executive Director of Administrative Services
1401 S. College Ave
Levelland, Texas 79336
806-716-2246  ncastillo@southplainscollege.edu

Early Voting - April 22, 2024 through April 30, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.. weekdays (in person)

Hockley County Elections Office
911 Austin Street
Levelland, Texas 79336

Eligibility and Qualifications for serving on the Board of Regents

To be eligible to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, the office of College District Regent, a person must:

1. Be a United States citizen, 18 years of age or older;
2. Be a qualified (registered) voter
3. Reside in the College District.
4. Must not have been determined mentally incompetent by final judgment of a court of law
5. Must not have been finally convicted of a felony, or if so convicted has fully discharged his or her sentence, including any term of incarceration, parole, or supervision; has completed a period of probation ordered by any court; or has been pardoned or otherwise released from the felony charge(s).
6. Must sign a statement swearing to defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and the State of Texas.
7. Must sign a statement of awareness of the nepotism law.
8. Must not be in violation of applicable nepotism laws.

If an individual seeks election to the office of Regent by having his or her name placed on the ballot, he or she must also:

1. Have been a resident of the state for twelve months prior to the last date on which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.
2. Have been a resident of the South Plains Junior College District for six months prior to the last date of which the candidate could file to be listed on the ballot.

If an individual seeks election to the office of Regent by write-in vote, he or she must also:

1. Have been a resident of the state for twelve months prior to the day of the election.
2. Have been a resident of the South Plains Junior College District for six months prior the day of the election.

If an individual is appointed to the office of Regent, he or she must also:

1. Have been a resident of the state for twelve months prior to the day of which the appointment is made.

Have been a resident of the College District for six months prior to the day on which the appointment is made.

Notice of Drawing for a Place on the Ballot

A public drawing for a place on the ballot for the 2024 Board of Regents election will be held on Thursday February 22, 2024 at 1:00 PM in the SPC Founders Room. The official notification form is available at this LINK.