Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Proclamation Allowing for Postponement of Local Elections Set for May 2nd
March 19, 2020
March 19, 2020
AUSTIN, Texas, March 19 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 18:
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation suspending provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow political subdivisions to postpone their 2020 local elections. This means local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
"I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers and post . . .
Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation suspending provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow political subdivisions to postpone their 2020 local elections. This means local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020 elections until November 3, 2020.
"I strongly encourage local election officials to take advantage of these waivers and post . . .