H.B. No. 3378 amends Section 775.0345(i) of the Health and Safety Code to establish uniform election dates for certain emergency service districts. The bill specifies that the board shall hold general elections for the appropriate number of commissioners in each even-numbered year on the November uniform election date as outlined in Section 41.0001 of the Election Code. This change replaces the previous requirement for elections to occur every two years on an authorized uniform election date, allowing for a more standardized election schedule.

Additionally, the bill removes the provision that allowed the board to change the election date from one authorized election date to another and to adjust the terms of office accordingly. This amendment aims to streamline the election process for emergency service districts, ensuring that elections are consistently held on the same date, thereby enhancing voter participation and administrative efficiency. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Health and Safety Code 775.0345 (Health and Safety Code 775)