Bill > HB2671

This bill modifies Section 26.08(b) of the Texas Tax Code to change the timing of automatic elections for school district tax rate approval. Currently, such elections are held on a uniform election date prescribed by the Election Code, but the bill now requires these elections to be held on the same day as the next general election for state and county officers. The election ballot will still require voters to ratify the ad valorem (property) tax rate, including specific details about the percentage increase in maintenance and operations tax revenue compared to the previous year. The bill provides specific language for the ballot proposition that clearly states the tax rate, percentage increase, and dollar amount of increased tax revenue. This change aims to potentially increase voter participation by aligning school district tax rate elections with broader general elections. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, giving school districts and election officials time to prepare for the new election timing requirement.

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