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TX SB447

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Juan Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes municipalities on the Texas-Mexico border with a population over 85,000 that host the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta to change their general election date to the November uniform election date
  • Applies only to municipalities that currently hold their general election for officers on a date other than the November uniform election date
  • Once a qualifying municipality changes to the November uniform election date, it is prohibited from changing back to any other election date
  • Amends Section 41.0052 of the Texas Election Code by adding Subsection (a-3)
  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.

Elections

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/17/2025
State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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