H.B. No. 2694 amends the election and vacancy procedures for the board of commissioners of the Brazoria Drainage District No. 4. The bill specifies that elections for commissioners will now occur in May of odd-numbered years, replacing the previous schedule of November in even-numbered years. It introduces a new provision stating that if a commissioner announces their candidacy for another office while their unexpired term exceeds one year and 30 days, this announcement will automatically resign them from their position. Additionally, the bill modifies the process for filling vacancies, aligning it with Section 49.105 of the Water Code, and repeals several existing subsections related to the previous vacancy filling process.

The bill also establishes timelines for upcoming elections, mandating that the first elections for commissioners in Place No. 1 and Place No. 2 will take place in May 2029, while the election for Place No. 3 will occur in May 2027. The terms of current commissioners will expire on the later of May 31 of their respective election years or when the newly elected commissioners have qualified. The act is set to take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that threshold is not met.