Bill > SB1225

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to: 1. Require ballot propositions to "substantially submit the question with such definiteness and certainty that the voters are not misled." It also allows for mandamus actions to compel compliance with this requirement and provides for the Secretary of State to review ballot propositions and potentially draft them if a city fails to do so properly. 2. Prohibit corporations and labor organizations from making political contributions in connection with recall elections, except for religious organizations circulating or submitting a recall petition. 3. Designate existing sections of the Election Code as "Subchapter A" and add a new "Subchapter B" to address the submission of certain city petitions, including requirements related to the city secretary's determination of petition validity and prohibitions on restricting who may collect petition signatures. 4. Amend the Local Government Code to change the petition signature requirement for municipal charter amendments from "qualified voters" to "registered voters" and require the notice of election to include specific formatting for the proposed amendment text.