Texas SB1059 prohibits municipalities from submitting charter amendments to voters if the amendment would violate state law.

Texas SB1059 amends the Local Government Code to prevent the governing body of a municipality from proposing a charter amendment that would conflict with state law. The bill adds a new section, 9.0041, clarifying that such amendments cannot be submitted for voter approval. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1059 prohibits municipalities from submitting charter amendments to voters if the amendment would violate state law.

Texas SB1059 amends the Local Government Code to prevent the governing body of a municipality from proposing a charter amendment that would conflict with state law. The bill adds a new section, 9.0041, clarifying that such amendments cannot be submitted for voter approval. This change takes effect on September 1, 2025.