The bill, S.B. No. 688, amends the Texas Election Code regarding the meeting date of presidential electors. Specifically, it changes the convening time from 2 p.m. on the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December to 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December. This adjustment aligns the meeting date with federal law requirements.
The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, ensuring that the new meeting date will be in place for future presidential elections. This change aims to clarify and standardize the timing of the electors' meeting in Texas.
Statutes affected: Introduced: Election Code 192.006 (Election Code 192)