The bill amends various sections of the Education Code and the Election Code regarding the administration of elections for trustees of independent school districts in Texas. It specifies that elections for trustees must be held on the same date as the general election for state and county officers, removing previous provisions that allowed for elections to coincide with municipal, hospital district, or junior college district elections. Additionally, the bill changes the term length for trustees from three years to four years, with elections for these positions held biennially instead of annually. It also mandates that school districts with certain population criteria must align their election dates with the general election date by December 31, 2026.

Furthermore, the bill repeals several existing provisions related to trustee elections, including those that previously governed the terms and election schedules. The new language emphasizes a streamlined approach to trustee elections, ensuring consistency with state and county elections while simplifying the election process for independent school districts. The act is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 11.0581, Education Code 11.059, Education Code 11.065, Election Code 41.0052 (Election Code 41, Education Code 11)