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Summary
The bill requires counties that have adopted a three‑commissioner fiscal court to draw three equal‑population districts and elect one commissioner from each district. It also tightens residency and eligibility standards for county commissioners, mayoral candidates, and city legislators, and clarifies how mayoral vacancies are filled. The changes aim to standardize local election practices and ensure representatives truly reside in the areas they serve.
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