Texas HB4528 proposes implementing a preferential voting system in certain primary and municipal elections.

The Texas Preferential Voting Act mandates the use of a preferential voting system in primary elections for statewide and federal offices, except for presidential and vice-presidential primaries. Municipalities can also adopt this system for local elections. This system allows voters to rank candidates, and if no candidate achieves a majority, votes are reassigned based on voter preferences until a majority is reached. The act also requires the Secretary of State to develop training materials and procedures for this voting system, and mandates a study on its effectiveness.

Texas HB4528 proposes implementing a preferential voting system in certain primary and municipal elections.

The Texas Preferential Voting Act mandates the use of a preferential voting system in primary elections for statewide and federal offices, except for presidential and vice-presidential primaries. Municipalities can also adopt this system for local elections. This system allows voters to rank candidates, and if no candidate achieves a majority, votes are reassigned based on voter preferences until a majority is reached. The act also requires the Secretary of State to develop training materials and procedures for this voting system, and mandates a study on its effectiveness.