Relating to the date and requirements regarding an election to authorize the issuance of general obligation bonds or other debt obligations payable from ad valorem taxes or to approve an increase in an ad valorem tax rate.

HB 96 requires local governments in Texas to hold elections for bond issuances or property tax rate increases on the uniform November election date, not as emergency elections. It mandates a 3/5 supermajority vote (instead of a simple majority) for voter approval of general obligation bonds or tax rate hikes. The bill amends multiple codes to enforce this higher threshold, overriding previous "majority" requirements in tax law. This directly affects cities, counties, and school districts seeking to finance projects or raise property taxes through voter-approved measures. The policy change ensures broader public support is required before such financial decisions can be implemented.