Bill > HB2359

This bill allows municipalities, independent school districts, and hospital districts that currently hold their general elections in November to voluntarily change their election date to May. Under Texas election law, there are two "uniform election dates" each year - in May and November - and this legislation provides these political subdivisions with the flexibility to shift their general election timing. Specifically, the bill adds a new subsection to the Election Code that explicitly permits these local government entities to modify their election date from November to May, giving them more control over their electoral scheduling. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, which provides ample time for affected jurisdictions to plan and implement any desired date changes. This modification could potentially help these local entities align their elections with other local or regional voting schedules, potentially increasing voter participation or administrative efficiency.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2359