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TX HB3629
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Candy Noble
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AI Summary
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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
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Ballot applications for school board trustee candidates must include a statement acknowledging awareness of the sex offender eligibility prohibition
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The eligibility restriction applies only to board terms beginning on or after the effective date, or to vacancies occurring after that date
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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
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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