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TX SB1548

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/21/2025

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Applies only to charter amendment petitions submitted to municipalities on or after the effective date

  • 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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