Relating to the vote required to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds by a political subdivision.

HB 3835 requires political subdivisions (like cities, counties, or school districts) in Texas to obtain approval from at least 60% of voters in a special election before issuing general obligation bonds. This changes the current standard by mandating a supermajority vote instead of a simple majority. The law applies only to bonds authorized for issuance on or after September 1, 2025, and does not affect bonds already approved before that date. The bill directly affects local governments seeking to fund projects like infrastructure or public facilities through bond sales.