Run for Office

 

Step 1: Make Sure you Qualify

Review the requirements, election process, and expectations of being an officer below. Ensure you meet all requirements. Then discuss the dates and commitments required for being an officer with your advisor(s), guardian(s) and school administrators. 

 
Requirements, Election Process, and Expectations
 

Step 2: Prepare Required Documents

Prepare the following required documents in PDF format:

  1. Agreement & Release Forms: ALL 5 pages in ONE PDF document, signed by all required parties

  2. Officer Resume: one page only, use the resume template provided

  3. Grade Verification Form: get it completed/signed by all required parties

  4. Report Card (Current/Most Recent): to verify your current grades

 
Agreement & Release Forms
Grade Verification Form
Officer Resume Template
Sample Resume
 

Step 3: Name Documents

Once you have gathered the required documents, save all documents as PDFs and name all documents as indicated below:

  • Region # - Last Name, First Name - Agreement & Release Forms

  • Region # - Last Name, First Name - Officer Resume

  • Region # - Last Name, First Name - Grade Verification Form

  • Region # - Last Name, First Name - Report Card

Example:
Region IV - McMillion, Richelle - Officer Resume

Step 4: Complete & Submit Application

Complete the officer candidate application form (linked below), upload the four required documents within the application (named appropriately), and submit application.

Completed applications must be submitted by the application deadline:

11:59 p.m. CST on December 1, 2026

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

 
Officer Candidate Application

Step 5: Get Ready for the Region Conference

After you submit your application, it’s time to prepare! At your Region Leadership Conference, you will:

  • Take the Officer Candidate 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. Candidates with disabilities as properly identified by a valued team of professionals will be reasonably accommodated. Please notify FCCLA staff prior to the testing time. Review the resources below to prepare for the officer candidate test. 

  • Attend the “Meet the Officer Candidates” so voting delegates can meet you

  • Give a one minute speech during the House of Delegates meeting.
    Speech Topic: How can you relate this year's theme, “Saddle Up for Success,” to the National Program, “Career Connection?”

  • Answer one thought question and one fact question following your speech

Chapter Handbook
Step One FCSA Study Guide
 

Step 6: Attend Your Region Conference

Ensure you are registered for your region conference and attend the officer candidate test, “Meet the Officer Candidates,” and House of Delegates meeting at the conference. Give your speech and you are on your way to becoming an Texas FCCLA officer.

Example of what to expect at the House of Delegates meeting: