The bill amends the Local Government Code to expand the delegation of authority for county judges in certain counties. Specifically, it modifies Section 81.028 to apply not only to counties with a population of more than 1.5 million but also to counties with a population between 350,000 and 370,000 that are adjacent to the Gulf of Mexico and to a county with a population of at least 3.3 million. The heading of this section is also updated to reflect this change.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 81.029 to clarify that the delegation of duties can be made to a county commissioner in these specified counties. The changes aim to provide greater flexibility in governance for counties that meet the new population criteria. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 81.028, Local Government Code 81.029 (Local Government Code 81)