H.B. No. 640 amends the Election Code to clarify the definition of "regular business day" for election authorities during an election period. The bill specifies that a "regular business day" refers to a day when the main business office of the county, city, or other political subdivision is open for business, replacing the previous language that referred specifically to independent school districts.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage in both the House and Senate with unanimous support. This change aims to standardize the understanding of business hours for election authorities, ensuring consistency across different political subdivisions during election periods.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 31.122 (Election Code 31)
House Committee Report: Election Code 31.122 (Election Code 31)
Engrossed: Election Code 31.122 (Election Code 31)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 31.122 (Election Code 31)
Enrolled: Election Code 31.122 (Election Code 31)