Bill > HB3916

This bill amends the Texas Election Code to require political subdivisions to post certain election-related declarations on their official websites. Specifically, if a candidate runs unopposed and makes a declaration under existing law, the political subdivision must now post that declaration on its Internet website and keep it visible until 30 days after the unopposed candidate is sworn into office. Similarly, if a ballot measure is declared moot and removed from the ballot, the election authority must now post a notice about this declaration not only at polling places during early voting and on election day, but also on the authority's Internet website for 30 days after the election. This bill aims to increase transparency in the election process by ensuring that voters have easy online access to information about unopposed candidates and changes to ballot measures. The amendments will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving local election authorities time to prepare for the new posting requirements.

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