All Roll Calls
Yes: 208 • No: 2
TexasHB 569389th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the election of the commissioners of the Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7.
Sponsored By: Christian Manuel, Robert Nichols (Republican)
Signed by Governor
JEFFERSON COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 7Elections--GeneralSpecial Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Jefferson County drainage district shifts election dates
Beginning September 1, 2025, Jefferson County Drainage District No. 7 holds elections on November’s uniform election date in odd-numbered years. Two commissioners are elected in November 2025 and three in November 2027. The five commissioners serve staggered four-year terms. Commissioners serving as of May 2022 stay until their successors qualify after the November 2025 election. Commissioners elected in May 2024 stay until their successors qualify after the November 2027 election. Each successor serves a four-year term. While the district contains five municipalities, no more than one commissioner can be elected from any one municipality. A majority of commissioners must be present to conduct district business.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Christian Manuel
House
Robert Nichols
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 1
Senate vote • 5/25/2025
Record vote
Yes: 30 • No: 1
House vote • 5/16/2025
Record vote
Yes: 131 • No: 0
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Local Government
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Natural Resources
Yes: 11 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
6/20/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/27/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/27/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/26/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/26/2025HouseRecord vote
5/25/2025SenatePassed
5/25/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/25/2025SenateRecord vote
5/25/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/25/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/25/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
5/25/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/25/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/22/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/22/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/22/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/22/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/22/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/22/2025SenateReferred to Local Government
5/19/2025SenateRead first time
5/19/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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