Bill: HB 3727, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Urban Affairs
2nd Chamber Committee
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Yes |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Positive |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Larry Phillips
Sponsor(s)
Craig Estes
Bill Caption
Relating to vacancies on the governing body of a Type A general-law municipality.
Fiscal Notes
No fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3727 would amend the Local Government Code to add that if a member of the governing body of a Type A General Law Municipality changes the member’s place of residence to a location outside the corporate boundaries of the municipality, the member is disqualified from holding office and the office is considered vacant. Also, a member of the governing body would be ineligible to vote to fill a vacancy on the governing body by special election after
resigning from the governing body.
Vote Recommendation Notes
This bill enhances our limited government principle by taking a measure to ensure members of the governing body of a municipality have their constituents best interests in mind by requiring them to live within the boundaries of the municipality during their term.
