The bill, H.B. No. 374, proposes amendments to the Government Code of Texas to designate certain election days as state holidays. Specifically, it adds the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November of even-numbered years as a state holiday, which is significant as it aligns with general election days. Additionally, the bill modifies the existing list of state holidays by including this new election day while also retaining other recognized holidays such as "Confederate Heroes Day," "Texas Independence Day," and "Emancipation Day in Texas."

Furthermore, the bill updates the definition of legal holidays to include the newly added election day alongside existing national and state holidays. The changes aim to ensure that election days are recognized as official state holidays, thereby potentially increasing voter participation by allowing citizens more time to engage in the electoral process. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 662.003, Government Code 662.021 (Government Code 662)