The bill, H.B. No. 4792, amends the Election Code to allow certain municipalities along the Texas-Mexico border, specifically those with populations exceeding 85,000 that host the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta, to change the date of their general elections for officers. The new provision, added as Subsection (a-3) to Section 41.0052, permits these municipalities to align their election dates with the November uniform election date, provided they currently hold elections on a different date.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that once a municipality makes this change, it cannot revert to holding its general election on any date other than the November uniform election date. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)