H.B. No. 3546 amends the Education Code and Election Code to grant independent school districts the authority to change the date of their general elections for officers to align with the November uniform election date. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 11.059(e) of the Education Code, allowing the board of trustees to adopt a resolution to change the length of trustee terms until the November election is canvassed, with the transition beginning at the first regular election after the resolution is adopted. This subsection will expire on January 1, 2036.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 41.0052 of the Election Code to clarify that independent school districts can change their election dates to the November uniform election date, a provision previously applicable only to municipalities and hospital districts. The bill also repeals certain sections of the Education and Election Codes that may conflict with these new provisions. The act will take effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote from both houses or on September 1, 2025, if that vote is not achieved.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41)
House Committee Report: Education Code 11.059, Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41, Education Code 11)
Engrossed: Education Code 11.059, Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41, Education Code 11)
Senate Committee Report: Education Code 11.059, Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41, Education Code 11)
Enrolled: Education Code 11.059, Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41, Education Code 11)