The bill, H.B. No. 3013, introduces a new restriction on the use of public funds by school districts in Texas concerning bond proposals. Specifically, it adds Section 11.1691 to the Education Code, which prohibits the board of trustees of a school district from spending public money to pay or contract with individuals who have a vested interest in the passage of a bond proposal. This means that school districts cannot use taxpayer dollars to promote or advocate for the approval of such proposals.

The legislation aims to ensure that public funds are not used to influence the outcome of bond proposals, thereby promoting transparency and accountability in the financial dealings of school districts. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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