Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which their general election for officers is held.

HB 2359 would allow Texas cities, school districts, and hospital districts to move their general elections for local officials from the standard November election date to the May election date. Currently, these entities must hold elections in November, but this bill adds a provision to the Election Code making the May date an optional alternative. The change would apply to elections for officers like mayors, school board members, or hospital district board members, and would be optional for the local government. The bill takes effect on September 1, 2025.