Residential Elections

Residential elections are held each February for the Residential Design Review Committees (RDRC) and Village Associations. RDRCs help uphold community standards by reviewing proposed improvements to homes. Village Associations serve as homeowner organizations that promote civic engagement and host community programs within each village.

Voter Eligibility For Residential Elections

RDRC ELECTIONS

As established by the RDRC By-Laws, WCA and TWA Covenants, residents of or owners of property encumbered with The Woodlands Community Association (WCA) or The Woodlands Association Covenants (TWA) are eligible to vote in the RDRC election if they are 18 years of age or older and are members in good standing as defined in the Covenants. Individuals are eligible to vote in each Village RDRC election where they reside and/or own property.

VILLAGE ASSOCIATION ELECTIONS

As established by the By-Laws of each separate Village Association, residents of the Village who are 18 years of age or older and are members in good standing as defined in the WCA/TWA Covenants, are members of the Village Association and eligible to vote in each village association election where they reside and/or own property. 


Each voter must provide proof of property ownership or residency within The Woodlands. This proof must include the address of residency or ownership. Examples of proof of property ownership or residency include Township property tax statement, voter registration card, printed bank checks, utility bills, driver’s license, and title or lease papers

2026 Residential Elections

Election Day is February 21, 2026 for Residential Elections - Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations

Thank you for your interest in one of the many covenant-based and non-governmental elected offices in The Woodlands. Candidates desiring to file for a Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) Representative and/or a Village Association Officer, Representative, or Director will need to review the Election Information Packet and submit a Filing Form.

The Candidate Information Packet contains information about the 2026 Residential Elections and provides information related to positions, term length, important dates, polling location and voting hours, signage criteria, frequently asked questions, and important reminders.

Step One

Obtain a copy of the Election Information Packet, applicable to all positions. The Election Information Packet contains information about the filing process, candidate eligibility, important dates, and other important information related to the Residential Design Review Committees and Village Associations election.

DOWNLOAD ELECTION INFORMATION PACKET(PDF, 265KB)

Step Two

File for an office using one of the following options:

Online Filing Form – Candidates are urged to file using the online form. This streamlined process ensures accurate and efficient submission of candidacy information and does not require the filer to create a login and password to file.

FILE ONLINE HERE

Candidates will receive a confirmation email after completing and submitting the Online Filing Form. The Online Filing Form is available only during the filing period (January 1-22, 2026).

Candidates are urged to file using the online filing form link above.

Paper Filing Form – Obtain/download a copy of the Filing Form(s) for the specific position(s) for which you are interested in running below.

In an effort to ensure that all forms submitted are legible, the Paper Filing Forms for each Village Association and for the RDRCs have been provided in a fillable format, so that information may be typed directly onto the form, saved, and/or printed, signed, and then submitted in person, by mail, by email, or by facsimile. In addition, forms may be printed and handwritten; however, please ensure that all handwriting is legible prior to submission. All Village Association Filing Forms have an Optional Candidate Questionnaire included as the second page.

Filing Period and Filing Deadline

Filing begins Thursday, January 1, 2026, which is a Township Holiday. Township Offices are closed on January 1. Filing forms may be submitted via the Online Filing form, email, or facsimile on January 1. The first business day for acceptance of hand-delivered forms and through other filing methods is Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. The deadline for submitting your filing form is 5 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Applications delivered in person are accepted on regular business days during the Township’s office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regardless of the method of submission, an application is considered to be filed at the time of its receipt by the Township.

If you have a question about filling out the form or filing for the election, please email elections@thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.

List of Positions to be Elected and Terms

 Name of Committee/Association  Position to be elected Open   Term
 Alden Bridge RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Alden Bridge Village Association  Area Representative – At Large  9  2 years
 Cochran’s Crossing RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Cochran’s Crossing Village Association    Area Representative – At Large  18  1 year
 College Park RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 College Park Village Association  Vice President  1  2 years
   Treasurer  1  2 years
   Area Representative – At Large    9  1 year
 Creekside Park RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Creekside Park Village Association  Vice President  1  2 years
   Treasurer  1  2 years
   Events Co-Chairperson II  1  2 years
   Area Representative – At Large     10  1 year
 Grogan’s Mill RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Grogan’s Mill Village Association  Area Representative – At Large    8  2 years
 Indian Springs-WCA RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Indian Springs -TWA RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Indian Springs Village Association  Vice President  1  2 years
   Treasurer  1  2 years
   Area Representative – At Large     7  2 years
 Panther Creek RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Panther Creek Village Association  Area Representative  9  2 years
 Sterling Ridge RDRC  Representative  5  1 year
 Sterling Ridge Village Association  Village Director  7  2 years

  

Election Candidates Filed List

Last Updated: January 13, 2026 at 4 p.m.

VIEW CANDIDATES LIST(PDF, 123KB)

Key Dates

  • Start of filing: January 1, 2026 – Township Offices are closed. (Friday, January 2 – first business day for acceptance of hand-delivered forms.)
  • Close of filing/filing deadline: January 22, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Last Day to File as a write-in: January 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Cancellation of voting for races that are uncontested (same as write-in deadline): January 28, 2026, 5 p.m.
  • Convenience (Early) Voting: February 16 through February 20, 2026, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Election Day: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Questions?

If you have any questions about filing for a specific position, the process, or about the election, please call The Woodlands Township at 281-210-3800. The fax number is 281-391-3978.

Reminder

For any Residential Design Review Committee or Village Association that does not have a contested race as of 5 p.m. on January 28, 2026 (the deadline to file as a write-in or retract candidacy), the entity’s election will be canceled, and the seating or filing of vacancies will proceed in accordance with the entity’s bylaws. A list of contested and canceled elections will be posted on the Township website prior to the start of convenience (early) voting. A list of candidates who have filed will be posted to the website and updated periodically throughout the filing period. 

Unexpired Terms and Vacancies - RDRCs and Village Associations through March 2026

If you are interested in serving on a village association that has openings, please contact the village president, or attend an upcoming village association meeting. Discover more about your Village by using our Address Lookup tool. 

Address Lookup

If you are interested in serving on a Residential Design Review Committee with vacancies, please contact The Woodlands Township Covenant Administration Department at 281-210-3800.

Covenant Administration Department

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