BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 1131
	By: Blanco
	State Affairs
	4/6/2023
	As Filed

AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

As proposed, S.B. 1131 amends current law relating to the authority of certain independent school districts to change the date of the general election for officers.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 41.0052, Election Code, by adding Subsection (a-1), as follows:

(a-1) Authorizes 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 to change the date on which it holds its general election for officers to the November uniform election date. Provides that 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.� Provides that this subsection expires January 1, 2029.

SECTION 2. Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2023.