S.B. No. 1209 amends the Texas Election Code to standardize election dates by designating that all runoff elections shall be held on a Tuesday, replacing the previous provision that allowed for runoff elections to occur on a Saturday. Additionally, the bill modifies the uniform election date heading and stipulates that general or special elections must also be held on a Tuesday, with specific exceptions outlined in the code. The bill further clarifies that if a special election is required within a certain timeframe, it must occur on an authorized uniform election date unless no such date is available.

The bill also includes several deletions, such as the removal of specific provisions regarding election dates, including the previous requirement for elections to be held on the first Saturday in May for odd and even-numbered years. It repeals certain sections of the Election Code that are no longer applicable under the new framework. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025, allowing political subdivisions until December 31, 2025, to align their general election dates with the new uniform election date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 2.025, Election Code 41.001, Election Code 41.004, Election Code 41.0052, Election Code 203.013 (Election Code 203, Election Code 41, Election Code 2)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 2.025, Election Code 41.001, Election Code 41.004, Election Code 41.0052, Election Code 41.007, Election Code 203.013 (Election Code 203, Election Code 41, Election Code 2)
Engrossed: Election Code 2.025, Election Code 41.001, Election Code 41.004, Election Code 41.0052, Election Code 41.007, Election Code 203.013 (Election Code 203, Election Code 41, Election Code 2)