Texas HB4551 amends the Education Code to change the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees.

Texas HB4551 amends the Education Code to change the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees. The bill prohibits the remaining trustees from filling a vacancy by appointment until the next trustee election. Instead, the vacancy must be filled at the district's next general election or through a special election. If more than one year remains in the term of the position vacated, the vacancy must be filled within 18 months.

Texas HB4551 amends the Education Code to change the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees.

Texas HB4551 amends the Education Code to change the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees. The bill prohibits the remaining trustees from filling a vacancy by appointment until the next trustee election. Instead, the vacancy must be filled at the district's next general election or through a special election. If more than one year remains in the term of the position vacated, the vacancy must be filled within 18 months.