Bill

HB 3727

85(R) - 2017
House Urban Affairs
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
House Urban Affairs
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Local Government

Vote Recommendation

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.