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TX HB3604

TX HB3604
Relating to the authority of the board of trustees of certain small school districts to decrease the number of trustees on the board.


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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025

Introduced Session

89th Legislature Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT relating to the authority of the board of trustees of certain small school districts to decrease the number of trustees on the board.

AI Summary

This bill allows the board of trustees of certain small independent school districts to reduce their board size from seven to five members under specific circumstances. Specifically, if a school district is eligible to receive a certain state funding allotment and has been unable to fill all trustee seats in the two most recent trustee elections, the board can pass a resolution to decrease its membership. The reduction would take effect at the next regular election and would not interrupt the terms of currently serving trustees. The transition must ensure that trustees are ultimately elected according to existing state law. The bill takes effect immediately if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature; otherwise, it will go into effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation appears designed to help small school districts manage board recruitment challenges by allowing for a more manageable board size when persistent vacancies occur.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Public Education (on 03/25/2025)

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