Relating to the review and approval of certain proposed municipal initiatives and referenda.

HB 162 requires home-rule municipalities in Texas to submit proposed local initiatives or referenda (such as new ordinances or changes to existing ones) to the Attorney General within five days of receiving the petition. The Attorney General must review the measure within 30 days (with a possible two-week extension) to determine if any part violates state law and notify the municipality. If the Attorney General finds a violation, the municipality cannot hold an election on that measure; however, if the Attorney General misses the deadline, the municipality must proceed with the election. The bill also mandates that such elections occur on uniform statewide dates and supersedes conflicting municipal charter provisions.