Texas HB5431 exempts at-large and mayoral positions from re-election after apportionment unless their term expires.

Texas HB5431 amends the Local Government Code to exclude at-large and mayoral positions from the requirement of re-election following apportionment. This means that if a municipality elects members at-large or has a mayor, they do not need to hold an election for these positions after apportionment unless the term of the at-large member or mayor would otherwise expire. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas HB5431 exempts at-large and mayoral positions from re-election after apportionment unless their term expires.

Texas HB5431 amends the Local Government Code to exclude at-large and mayoral positions from the requirement of re-election following apportionment. This means that if a municipality elects members at-large or has a mayor, they do not need to hold an election for these positions after apportionment unless the term of the at-large member or mayor would otherwise expire. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.