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 all general or special elections must also be held on a Tuesday, with specific exceptions outlined in the code. The amendments include the removal of references to Saturday elections and the establishment of a clear Tuesday-only election schedule.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that political subdivisions holding elections on dates other than the November uniform election date must change their election dates to align with the November schedule by December 31, 2025. It also specifies that the runoff primary election will now occur on the second Tuesday in May following the general primary election. The bill repeals several sections of the Election Code that previously allowed for more flexible election dates, reinforcing the Tuesday-only election framework. The changes are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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 41, Election Code 203, 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 41, Election Code 203, 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 41, Election Code 203, Election Code 2)