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TX HB1773

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Salman Bhojani

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows school district boards of trustees to appoint a nonvoting student trustee position in addition to regular board members

  • Student trustees must be enrolled in or entering 11th or 12th grade, be in good academic standing, comply with the district code of conduct, and have parental permission

  • Student trustees may attend and participate in open board meetings but cannot vote, make or second motions, or be counted toward quorum

  • Student trustees are prohibited from attending closed sessions and are not entitled to compensation or expense reimbursement

  • Applies only to school districts not covered under Section 11.0511 (which already addresses student trustees for certain larger districts)

Legislative Description

Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.

Education

Last Action

Received from the House

5/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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