H.B. No. 3627 amends the Education Code by adding Section 7.1051, which grants the chair of the State Board of Education the authority to employ personnel to assist in fulfilling the board's responsibilities. The chair is empowered to hire necessary staff, define their duties, determine compensation using legislative funds, and make employment decisions such as promotions or terminations. Additionally, individuals hired under this section will be eligible for membership in the Employees Retirement System of Texas, participate in the group benefits program, and be reimbursed for expenses incurred while performing their official duties.

The bill also mandates that the agency provide essential administrative support, including human resources, budgetary, accounting, purchasing, payroll, information technology, and legal services, to facilitate the board's operations. This legislation is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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