H.B. No. 640 amends Section 31.122(b) of the Election Code to clarify the definition of "regular business day" for election authorities. 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. This change broadens the definition to encompass various political subdivisions rather than being limited to 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 legislative change aims to ensure consistency in the interpretation of business hours during election periods across different types of political entities.

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)