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TX HB5693

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Christian Manuel

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes commissioner elections for Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 from the previous method under Water Code Subchapter D, Chapter 49 to the uniform election date in November of each odd-numbered year

  • Establishes staggered four-year terms for the five commissioners, with no more than one commissioner elected from any single municipality as long as five municipalities exist within the district

  • Schedules election of two commissioners in November 2025 to succeed those elected in May 2022, and election of three commissioners in November 2027 to succeed those elected in May 2024

  • Current commissioners elected in May 2022 and May 2024 will continue serving until their successors qualify following the respective November elections

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/19/2025
Natural Resources4/29/2025

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