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TX SB1494

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nathan Johnson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for political subdivisions (excluding counties and municipal utility districts) to change their general election date from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2025

  • Allows qualifying political subdivisions that currently hold elections on dates other than the November uniform election date to switch to the November uniform election date in odd-numbered years

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate unanimously (30-0 on April 10, 2025; 31-0 on concurrence May 31, 2025) and the House with strong support (129-12 on May 28, 2025)

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.

Elections

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/17/2025
State Affairs3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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