House Bill No. 4262 introduces a new subchapter to the Education Code that establishes a formal process for the recall of members of school district boards of trustees in Texas. The bill defines a "recall election" and outlines specific grounds for which a trustee may be recalled, including acts of malfeasance, violations of their oath of office, failure to perform prescribed duties, misuse of public property or funds, and missing three or more consecutive board meetings. Importantly, the bill stipulates that a trustee cannot be recalled based on their discretionary performance of lawful acts or duties.

The bill also details the procedural requirements for initiating a recall election, including the need for a petition signed by at least 20% of registered voters in the district. It mandates that the board of trustees must order a recall election if the petition is validated, and it sets forth the timeline for conducting the election. Additionally, the bill prohibits multiple recall attempts for a trustee during their current term. This legislation will take effect on January 1, 2026, contingent upon the approval of a related constitutional amendment by voters.

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