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TX HB4596

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ben Bumgarner

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the prohibition on electioneering to include individual members of independent school district boards of trustees, not just the board as a whole

  • Prohibits board trustees from using state or local funds or district resources to campaign for or against any candidate, measure, or political party

  • Explicitly adds bond propositions under Chapter 45 to the list of measures for which electioneering with district resources is prohibited

  • Effective date is September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to certain electioneering activities by members of a board of trustees of an independent school district.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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