Bill > HB2253

This bill modifies the Texas Election Code to provide specific circumstances under which local authorities can cancel elections for bond measures during a declared disaster. Specifically, if the governor issues a disaster declaration at least 90 days before an election, and the local governing body determines through a public meeting that canceling the election is necessary due to damage to the election system, potential harm to election workers, or potential harm to voters, they may cancel the election not later than 74 days before election day. The bill requires that such a meeting be open to the public and the press, with reasonable notice provided. If an election is canceled, the authority must post notices at polling places that would have been used for the election. The bill also allows county election officers to use a single combined notice of cancellation for multiple authorities under certain conditions. These changes provide local authorities with more flexibility to respond to emergency situations that might compromise the safety or integrity of an election, while maintaining transparency in the decision-making process.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2253