HB 3379
AN ACT relating to uniform election of municipal utility districts.
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
Changes the election timing for municipal utility districts (MUDs), moving them from May to November in even-numbered years. It standardizes the election date to align with the uniform election date specified in the Election Code, affecting how directors are elected in these special districts. The change will apply statewide and take effect on September 1, 2025, providing a consistent election schedule for MUD board members.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to uniform election of municipal utility districts. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Sec. 49.103, Water Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: Sec. 49.103. (b) Unless a district holds its general election for officers on a date as otherwise provided by statute, after confirmation of a district, an election shall be held on the uniform election date, provided by Section 41.001, Election Code, in May of each even-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of (b-1) An election for municipal utility districts shall be held on the uniform election date, provided by Section 41.001, Election Code, in November of each even-numbered year to elect the appropriate number of directors. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to uniform election of municipal utility districts.
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