S.B. No. 447 amends the Election Code to allow certain municipalities along the Texas-Mexico border, specifically those with populations exceeding 85,000 that host the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta, to change the date of their general elections for officers. The new provision, added as Subsection (a-3), permits these municipalities to move their election date to the November uniform election date if they currently hold elections on a different date. However, once they make this change, they are prohibited from reverting to a date other than the November uniform election date in the future.

The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, following its passage through both the Senate and House with unanimous support. This legislative change aims to standardize election dates for specific municipalities, potentially increasing voter participation and aligning local elections with the broader electoral calendar.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)
Engrossed: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)
House Committee Report: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)
Enrolled: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)