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TX HB3546

TX HB3546
Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.


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Introduced
02/28/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
05/07/2025
Passed
06/20/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/20/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing Texas law regarding independent school district elections by extending the deadline for school boards to adopt resolutions changing trustee term lengths from December 31, 2023, to December 31, 2030. The bill allows school district boards of trustees to adopt a resolution that changes the length of trustee terms to either three or four years, with a transition process that begins at the first regular election after the resolution is adopted. Additionally, the bill gives independent school districts the option to change their general election date to the November uniform election date, which was previously only allowed for certain municipalities and hospital districts. The new provisions include an expiration date of January 1, 2036, and will take effect immediately if approved by a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, or on September 1, 2025, if not. This legislation provides more flexibility for school districts in managing their electoral processes and aligning election dates.

Committee Categories

Education, Government Affairs

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Effective immediately (on 06/20/2025)

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