Texas HB3655 would increase the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections.
Texas HB3655 amends the Education Code to increase the threshold of voter approval for school district bond elections. Specifically, it changes the requirement from a majority to three-fifths of the qualified voters for issuing bonds and levying taxes. This change applies to elections ordered after the bill's effective date, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment. If the amendment is not approved, the bill has no effect.
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