S.B. No. 1131
AN ACT
relating to the authority of certain independent school districts
to change the date of the general election for officers.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 41.0052, Election Code, is amended by
adding Subsection (a-1) to read as follows:
(a-1) The governing body of an independent school district
that holds its general election for officers on a date other than
the November uniform election date may change the date on which it
holds its general election for officers to the November uniform
election date. This subsection applies only to a county that
borders the United Mexican States and that has a population of at
least 450,000 and not more than 870,000. This subsection expires
January 1, 2029.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2023.
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1131 passed the Senate on
April 20, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 31, Nays 0.
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Secretary of the Senate
I hereby certify that S.B. No. 1131 passed the House on
May 24, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 112, Nays 26,
one present not voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House
Approved:
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Date
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Governor