Texas HB1197 amends election laws to require partisan elections for independent school district trustees and change nomination processes.

Texas HB1197 modifies the Education Code to mandate that elections for trustees of independent school districts are partisan. Trustees will serve four-year terms, with elections held biennially. The bill also alters the nomination process for trustees, requiring political parties to nominate candidates by convention if they are not authorized to use primary elections. Additionally, it changes the number of petition signatures required for candidates and adjusts the filing fees for various offices. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.

Texas HB1197 amends election laws to require partisan elections for independent school district trustees and change nomination processes.

Texas HB1197 modifies the Education Code to mandate that elections for trustees of independent school districts are partisan. Trustees will serve four-year terms, with elections held biennially. The bill also alters the nomination process for trustees, requiring political parties to nominate candidates by convention if they are not authorized to use primary elections. Additionally, it changes the number of petition signatures required for candidates and adjusts the filing fees for various offices. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.