HB 3378
AN ACT relating to uniform election dates for certain emergency service
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Standardizes election dates for emergency service district boards, requiring them to hold general elections every two years on the November uniform election date in even-numbered years. The legislation allows boards to change election dates between authorized dates while adjusting board member terms to match the new election schedule. This change aims to create consistency and predictability in local emergency service district governance elections across Texas.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to uniform election dates for certain emergency service BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 775.0345(i), Health and Safety Code, is Sec. 775.0345 (i). The board shall hold the general election for the appropriate number of commissionersevery two years on an authorized uniform election date as provided by Chapter 41, Election Codein each even-numbered year on the November uniform election date under Section 41.0001, Election Code. The board may change the election date from one authorized election date to another authorized election date and shall adjust the terms of office to conform to the new election date. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to uniform election dates for certain emergency service
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