The bill, H.B. No. 374, proposes to amend 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 removing the phrase "and" after the 24th day of December and inserting the 26th day of December as a recognized state holiday.

Furthermore, the bill updates Section 662.021 to include the newly designated election day as part of the legal holidays recognized in Texas. This change aims to ensure that election days are acknowledged as state holidays, potentially allowing for greater participation 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)