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TX HB4973
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Briscoe Cain
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AI Summary
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Requires municipalities divided into districts, wards, or other areas to hold elections for governing body members representing single-member districts following each apportionment (redistricting)
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Changes current law from requiring election of "all" governing body members after apportionment to only those members representing single-member districts, wards, or areas
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Elections must be held on the first uniform election date that allows sufficient time to comply with legal requirements
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Effective date is September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the election of members of the governing body of a municipality representing single-member districts, wards, and areas on apportionment.
Elections
Last Action
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
4/3/2025