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TX HB4403
Bill
Status
3/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erin Gamez
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires the board to adopt such a resolution no later than 180 days before the election date for it to apply to that election
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Once adopted, the plurality voting requirement remains in effect for all subsequent elections until the board rescinds it through another resolution
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Any rescission of the plurality voting requirement must also be adopted at least 180 days before the first election to which it would apply
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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