The bill, 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 to the November uniform election date. This change is permitted only if the municipality currently holds its elections on a different date. Additionally, once a municipality opts to change its election date to the November uniform date, it is prohibited from reverting to a different date in the future.

The new legal language added to Section 41.0052 includes a specific provision (Subsection (a-3)) that outlines these conditions for eligible municipalities. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)