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TX HB1311

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Hillary Hickland

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school district boards of trustees from adopting or enforcing rules, bylaws, or policies that restrict a trustee's ability to share their opinion on matters voted on by the board

  • Protects individual trustees' ability to publicly express opinions on any school district matter, not just items subject to board votes

  • Amends Section 11.151(d) of the Texas Education Code governing trustee powers and duties

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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