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TX SB914

Bill

Status

Passed

5/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Blanco

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Cities with population of 9,000 or less, located predominantly in counties under 6,200 square miles, with council-manager government, may change their general election date to the November uniform election date by December 31, 2026

  • Counties with population of 425,000 or more, adjacent to a county with 3.3 million or more residents, containing a portion of the San Jacinto River, may change their general election date to the November uniform election date by December 31, 2026

  • Both provisions apply only to jurisdictions currently holding general elections for officers on dates other than the November uniform election date

  • The authorization provisions expire January 1, 2027

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

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

Elections

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Elections4/9/2025
State Affairs2/13/2025

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