Bill > HB1195

This bill modifies Texas Education Code to specify the dates on which school districts can hold bond approval elections. Specifically, the bill requires that elections seeking voter approval for school district bond issuance must be conducted on one of three specific dates: a general primary election, a general election for state and county officers, or the May uniform election date within the school district's boundaries. This change aims to standardize and limit the timing of bond elections, potentially increasing voter participation by aligning these important financial decisions with more widely attended election dates. The bill amends Section 45.003 of the Education Code, replacing the generic language about election dates with a more precise requirement. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts and election officials time to prepare for the new requirements. By constraining bond election dates, the legislation seeks to provide more predictability and potentially improve voter engagement in school district financial decisions.

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