Texas HB198 revises election schedules for independent school district trustees.

Texas HB198 modifies the election schedule for trustees of independent school districts. Trustees now serve four-year terms, with elections held biennially. The terms of one-half of the trustees expire every two years. The bill also mandates that board policies detail the expiration schedule of specific terms. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of the Education Code and Election Code related to trustee elections. This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

Texas HB198 revises election schedules for independent school district trustees.

Texas HB198 modifies the election schedule for trustees of independent school districts. Trustees now serve four-year terms, with elections held biennially. The terms of one-half of the trustees expire every two years. The bill also mandates that board policies detail the expiration schedule of specific terms. Additionally, it repeals certain sections of the Education Code and Election Code related to trustee elections. This Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.