Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB802

Caption

Relating to voting rights and eligibility for office of residents of certain districts subject to a strategic partnership agreement.

Impact

If enacted, HB 802 would significantly alter the landscape of municipal voting and candidate eligibility. Residents of districts under a strategic partnership agreement may retain their voting rights in specific municipal elections, but the bill also imposes limitations, such as prohibiting voters from participating in elections of municipalities where they do not reside. This legislative change reflects an effort to clarify the rights of voters in such districts amidst the complexities of strategic partnerships, promoting more precise electoral regulations.

Summary

House Bill 802 seeks to amend voting rights and eligibility for candidates in municipal offices for residents of certain districts that are subject to a strategic partnership agreement. The bill specifically stipulates that qualified voters of a district, which is partially annexed for limited purposes, are entitled to participate in municipal elections according to specified provisions of the Local Government Code. However, there are restrictions on voting rights based on residency, particularly if the voters reside in municipalities that are not the subject of the strategic partnership agreement.

Contention

Points of contention surrounding HB 802 relate primarily to the implications of limiting voting rights based on residency. Opponents might argue that such restrictions undermine the democratic principle of universal suffrage, while proponents may contend that these provisions are necessary for maintaining order in municipal elections and ensuring that only relevant constituents have a say in local governance. The balance between enfranchising voters and delineating clear municipal boundaries remains a contentious theme within the discussions of this bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB2358

Relating to the creation of the Texas Teacher Residency Partnership Program and a residency partnership allotment under the Foundation School Program.

TX SB2522

Relating to the notice given to purchasers of property within certain water districts.

TX HB2815

Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts and to notice a person who proposes to sell or convey real property located in any of certain conservation and reclamation districts must provide to a prospective purchaser of that property.

TX HB2816

Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.

TX HB2516

Relating to certain rights and duties of residential tenants and landlords.

TX SB1

Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and additional state aid for certain school districts impacted by compression, an increase in the amount of certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX SB2521

Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts.

TX HB676

Relating to the procedures for voting after changing residence to another county.

TX HB4429

Relating to the duty of a school district to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act for certain property.

TX HB1515

Relating to the continuation and functions of and certain programs subject to rules adopted by the Texas Economic Development and Tourism Office.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.