Bill > HB4032

This bill modifies the election process for junior college district trustees in Texas, specifically for countywide junior or community college districts with certain population characteristics. The key change eliminates the requirement for a majority vote and runoff elections, instead allowing trustees to be elected by plurality vote, which means the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they do not receive more than 50% of the total votes. The bill updates language to be gender-neutral, changing phrases like "he or she" to more inclusive terms. It also maintains existing provisions about candidate application procedures, such as the filing deadline (45 days before the election) and ballot positioning by lot. The bill specifies that elections for these specific junior college districts will continue to be held on the first Saturday in April of even-numbered years, and a candidate can only run for one position in each election. The changes will take effect on September 1, 2025, and apply to junior college districts in counties with specific population requirements, likely targeting larger metropolitan areas.

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