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TX HB4403

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Erin Gamez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows junior college district boards to adopt a resolution requiring trustee candidates to win by plurality vote (most votes) rather than a majority in elections

  • Requires the board to adopt such a resolution no later than 180 days before the election date for it to apply to that election

  • Once adopted, the plurality voting requirement remains in effect for all subsequent elections until the board rescinds it through another resolution

  • Any rescission of the plurality voting requirement must also be adopted at least 180 days before the first election to which it would apply

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Higher Education

4/2/2025

Committee Referrals

Higher Education4/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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