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TX HB1877

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lauren Ashley Simmons

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits school district superintendents from receiving financial benefits for personal services performed for business entities that conduct or solicit business with the district, education businesses providing curriculum or administration services to any school district, or other school districts

  • Requires board of trustees approval in an open meeting on a case-by-case basis for any financial benefit a superintendent receives for personal services to other entities, including open-enrollment charter schools, regional education service centers, and public or private institutions of higher education

  • Clarifies that reimbursement for reasonable expenses does not count as a financial benefit under these restrictions

  • Applies only to financial benefits received by superintendents on or after the effective date of the act

  • Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the receipt of financial benefits by the superintendent of a school district for certain services performed by the superintendent.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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