The bill, S.B. No. 1059, amends the Local Government Code to clarify the authority of home-rule municipalities regarding proposed charter amendments. Specifically, it introduces a new provision, Section 9.0041, which states that a municipality's governing body cannot submit a proposed charter amendment for voter approval if the amendment's provisions would conflict with state law. This addition aims to ensure that local governance aligns with state regulations.

Additionally, the bill modifies Section 9.004(a) by removing the reference to Section 9.0045 and adding a reference to Section 9.0041. The governing body of a municipality retains the ability to propose charter amendments, either on its own motion or in response to a petition from qualified voters, as long as the proposed amendments do not contradict state law. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 9.004 (Local Government Code 9)