Bill > HB974

This bill limits the annual salary for superintendents and chief executive officers of school districts and open-enrollment charter schools to an amount no greater than the annual salary authorized by the legislature for the governor. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the salary calculation includes bonuses but excludes allowances or stipends. For school districts and open-enrollment charter schools, these leaders will be required to publicly post their salary on the institution's website. The new salary restriction will apply to employment contracts entered into on or after September 1, 2025, meaning existing contracts prior to that date will be governed by the previous salary rules. By capping salaries at the governor's level, the bill aims to control administrative compensation in public education and increase transparency around leadership salaries. The legislation modifies sections 11.201 and 12.136 of the Texas Education Code to implement these changes, with the act taking effect on September 1, 2025.

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