Run for Office
Step 1: Review
Review the rules and guidelines for being an officer first. Discuss with your advisor(s), guardian and school administrators the dates and commitments required for being an officer prior to applying.
Step 2: Prepare Materials and Apply
Print the officer/advisor agreement forms and have them signed by all required parties.
Use the resume template provided to create a one-page resume to display your achievements.
Gather your official transcript (for middle school/junior high students and freshmen, please upload a report card and letter of verification from the school admin).
Verify your cumulative GPA of 85 or higher using the 4.0 GPA Scale Conversion Chart provided above.
Complete the online application and upload supplemental documents directly to the application.
*Note: Nothing should be mailed to the state office. The full application will all be completed online, and forms will be uploaded to the application.
Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CST on
December 1, 2023.
Step 3: Prepare
You will be required to give a one minute speech during the House of Delegates meeting at the region conference, on How Members Can Uncover the Possibilities. Do not mention yourself or what FCCLA has done for you. Following the speech, candidates will be asked one thought question and one fact question.
Prepare to take a test over FCCLA knowledge. The test will include a wide variety of topics such as general facts about the association, competitive events, programs, communication, and Parliamentary Procedure.
Review the resources below to prepare for the officer candidate test.
Step 4: Run!
Ensure you are registered for your specific region conference and attend the officer candidate test and House of Delegates meeting the Friday afternoon of the conference. Give your speech and take the test and you are on your way to becoming an Texas FCCLA officer.
Run from the Floor Officer Candidate Application
Texas FCCLA is seeking officer candidates to potentially Run from the Floor in the event there are not enough candidates for a regional officer election. Applications are due the Wednesday of the regional conference by 12:00 p.m. CST.