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Find DSA Fort Worth’s governing documents, candidate endorsement information, and gain access to community organizations and resources serving people across Tarrant County.

Chapter Documents

How Our Chapter Operates

DSA Fort Worth’s governing documents explain how members make decisions, elect leaders, and maintain organizational standards.

  • Bylaws

    Our bylaws establish the chapter’s membership requirements, leadership structure, elections, meetings, decision-making processes, and other governing rules.

  • Code of Conduct

    The DSA Code of Conduct establishes expectations for how members treat one another at chapter meetings, events, and organizing activities as well as in chapter communications.

  • Grievance Policy

    Our Grievance Policy explains how members can raise concerns about conduct regarding harm and harassment and explains how those concerns are reviewed and addressed.

Electoral Endorsements

Seeking DSA Fort Worth’s Endorsement

Candidates interested in DSA Fort Worth’s endorsement must complete the chapter’s endorsement process.

  1. Application and Questionnaire

    To begin the endorsement process, a candidate seeking the endorsement of DSA Fort Worth must submit an application and, shortly after, complete a candidate questionnaire.

  2. Engagement with Membership

    Upon completing the questionnaire, it is mandatory that the candidate seeking an endorsement hold a Candidate Forum with membership prior to the general meeting where voting will take place. These meetings will be an opportunity for the candidate to introduce themselves and field questions from general membership.

  3. Voting

    Following the Candidate Forum, a resolution to endorse the candidate will be brought up before a vote at a general meeting. An endorsement resolution will require a majority vote in favor of voters who are present to pass.

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Apply For Endorsement

Applications are Open for the 2027 Fort Worth Municipal Elections

Submit an application to DSA Fort Worth. A representative will contact you within 14 business days to begin the endorsement process. Final deadline is February 28, 2027.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I report harassment or misconduct?

DSA Fort Worth maintains a grievance process for reporting harm or harassment covered by the chapter’s Code of Conduct and grievance policy. Reports should be submitted through the designated grievance channel rather than the chapter’s general contact methods.