Texas HB4185 changes the election process for the commissioner of education.
Texas HB4185 amends the election process for the commissioner of education, making the position elected by voters rather than appointed by the governor. It also establishes that the commissioner can be removed from office for misuse of public resources. The first election under this new system is scheduled for November 3, 2026. The bill takes effect September 1, 2026, with certain sections becoming effective January 1, 2027.
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