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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
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AN ACT
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relating to the election of members of the governing body of a |
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municipality representing single-member districts, wards, and |
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areas on apportionment. |
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: |
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SECTION 1. The heading to Section 21.006, Local Government |
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Code, is amended to read as follows: |
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Sec. 21.006. ELECTION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF [ENTIRE] |
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GOVERNING BODY UPON APPORTIONMENT. |
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SECTION 2. Section 21.006(a), Local Government Code, is |
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amended to read as follows: |
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(a) A municipality that is divided into districts, wards, or |
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other areas from which members of its governing body are elected |
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shall elect each of those [all] members of the municipality's |
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governing body that represents single-member districts, wards, or |
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other areas following each apportionment. The election must be |
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held on the first uniform election date that allows sufficient time |
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to comply with any requirements of law. |
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SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025. |