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TX SB1548
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Removes the 20,000 signature cap for petitions proposing charter amendments in home-rule municipalities, requiring signatures from at least 5% of qualified voters regardless of city size
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Under current law, petitions need signatures equal to 5% of qualified voters OR 20,000 signatures, whichever is smaller; this bill eliminates the 20,000 maximum
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Applies only to charter amendment petitions submitted to municipalities on or after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the requirements for a petition proposing an amendment to the charter of a home-rule municipality.
County Government
Last Action
Left pending in committee
3/24/2025
Committee Referrals
Local Government3/6/2025
Full Bill Text
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