THREAD: Low-turnout local elections cost taxpayers more and engage fewer voters.
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
Working with Sen. Royce West and House authors Rep. Rafael Anchía and Rep. Toni Rose, we passed SB 1494 to fix that — allowing cities to align elections. (1/3)
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That means fewer voices and higher election costs.
SB 1494 changes that. It lets cities move local elections to November — with a deadline to switch by December 31, 2026. (2/3)
Here’s what it does:
✅ Aligns local elections with high-turnout dates
✅ Increases voter participation
✅ Reduces election costs
✅ Non-partisan, with elections in odd numbered years
A win for Texas voters. (3/3)