The bill amends the Education Code to establish new regulations regarding the frequency of elections for school district bonds. Specifically, it modifies Section 45.003(a) to clarify that elections for bond issuance must be held at the expense of the district and in accordance with the Election Code, while also introducing a new provision under Section 45.0034. This new section stipulates that a school district may not hold an election to authorize the issuance of bonds earlier than five years after the date of any previous election held under that section.

Additionally, the bill specifies that each election must be called by a resolution or order from the governing board or commissioners court, which must detail the election date, propositions to be voted on, polling places, and any other relevant information. The changes aim to regulate the timing of bond elections, ensuring that they occur less frequently and are more organized, thereby potentially enhancing voter engagement and fiscal responsibility within school districts. The bill is set to take effect 91 days after the conclusion of the legislative session.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Education Code 45.003 (Education Code 45)