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

HB 1638 allows certain small Texas cities to change their general election dates for city officers to align with the statewide November election. It applies specifically to cities with 9,000 or fewer residents located in counties under 4,800 square miles, using council-manager government, and currently holding elections on a different date. Cities must make this change by December 31, 2026, and the provision expires January 1, 2027. This bill modifies Texas Election Code Section 41.0052 to enable this date adjustment while requiring compliance with existing election rules.