Texas HB1638 allows certain small cities to change their election date for officers to the November uniform election date.

Texas HB1638 amends the Election Code to allow the governing body of a city with a population of 9,000 or less, located predominantly in a county with a total area of less than 6,200 square miles, and using a council-manager form of government, to change their general election date for officers to the November uniform election date. This change must occur by December 31, 2026. The provision expires on January 1, 2027. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in the legislature, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1638 allows certain small cities to change their election date for officers to the November uniform election date.

Texas HB1638 amends the Election Code to allow the governing body of a city with a population of 9,000 or less, located predominantly in a county with a total area of less than 6,200 square miles, and using a council-manager form of government, to change their general election date for officers to the November uniform election date. This change must occur by December 31, 2026. The provision expires on January 1, 2027. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in the legislature, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it takes effect on September 1, 2025.