SB 447

relating to authorizing certain municipalities to change the date
on which their general election for officers is held.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 41.0052, Election Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-3) to read as follows:
(a-3)  Notwithstanding Subsection (a), a municipality on the
Texas-Mexico border with a population of more than 85,000 that
hosts the annual Texas Citrus Fiesta and holds its general election
for officers on a date other than the November uniform election date
may change the date on which it holds its general election for
officers to the November uniform election date.  A municipality
described by this subsection that changes the date of its election
under this subsection may not change the date on which it holds its
general election for officers to a date other than the November
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.