H.B. No. 2736 proposes amendments to the Election Code and Government Code regarding elections for the issuance of bonds or tax increases by political subdivisions. The bill introduces a new requirement that at least two-thirds of voters must approve such measures in elections, as outlined in the newly added Subchapter E of Chapter 2 of the Election Code. Additionally, it mandates that elections for these purposes must be held on the November uniform election date, with certain exceptions noted for specific sections of the Tax Code.

The bill also modifies existing language in the Government Code, specifying that a political subdivision may not issue bonds unless approved by qualified voters in an election. It clarifies that this requirement applies to all political subdivisions, not just counties or municipalities. The changes will only apply to bond or tax increase elections ordered after the bill's effective date, with prior elections governed by the law in effect at that time. The act will take effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote from both houses of the legislature; otherwise, it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Government Code 1251.001 (Government Code 1251)