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This bill makes several changes to Texas election laws, primarily focusing on standardizing election dates. The bill changes runoff elections and other special elections from being held on Saturdays to being held on Tuesdays, with some exceptions. It eliminates multiple specific election dates (such as first Saturday in May for different types of elections) and instead mandates that most elections be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, with a requirement that by December 31, 2025, political subdivisions must change their general election dates to this November uniform election date. The bill also adjusts the date of runoff primary elections, moving them from the fourth Tuesday to the second Tuesday in May following the general primary election. Additionally, the bill specifies that elections must be held on Tuesdays within specific time frames after being ordered, removing previous options to hold elections on Saturdays. The changes aim to create more uniformity and predictability in Texas election scheduling, with most elections consolidated to Tuesday dates. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local jurisdictions time to adapt to the new requirements.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB1209