Answer:
4,000 USD, 45,000 signatures
Step-by-step explanation:
Texas state capital is Austin. Texas operates using the Dillon rule under Presidential system.
When a candidate I seeking for a Political post in Texas, he or she can do that using an independent, write in or as a major party candidate.
A candidate that seeks election can do that independently even if he or she is never affiliated with a political party and he or she can do write-in or candidates may seek Election through major and minor parties. For the three ways(that is write in, major/minor parties and independent candidates), there will be a need for such candidates to get signatures and a filled declaration of intent with Texas secretary of State.
To to run for statewide office in Texas you could pay a filing fee of $4,000 or submit a petition with 45,000 signatures.