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TX HB3629

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Candy Noble

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Persons required to register as sex offenders under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure are ineligible to serve as trustees of independent school districts

  • Ballot applications for school board trustee candidates must include a statement acknowledging awareness of the sex offender eligibility prohibition

  • The eligibility restriction applies only to board terms beginning on or after the effective date, or to vacancies occurring after that date

  • Passed the House on May 15, 2025 with a vote of 142-0, and the Senate on May 28, 2025 with a vote of 31-0

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

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting a person required to register as a sex offender from serving as a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.

Education

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-165/16/2025
Public Education3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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