Texas HB5019 regulates school district contracts and payroll deductions for employees, prohibiting certain political activities and investments.

Texas HB5019 amends the Education Code to restrict school district contracts and payroll deductions for employees. It prohibits school districts from investing in investment pools managed by "prohibited organizations," defined as non-profits representing political subdivisions. Districts must develop a plan to transfer assets from such pools and publish it on their websites. The bill also bans payroll deductions for professional organization dues unless employees opt-in. Additionally, it restricts continuing education credits from including electioneering or political advocacy.

Texas HB5019 regulates school district contracts and payroll deductions for employees, prohibiting certain political activities and investments.

Texas HB5019 amends the Education Code to restrict school district contracts and payroll deductions for employees. It prohibits school districts from investing in investment pools managed by "prohibited organizations," defined as non-profits representing political subdivisions. Districts must develop a plan to transfer assets from such pools and publish it on their websites. The bill also bans payroll deductions for professional organization dues unless employees opt-in. Additionally, it restricts continuing education credits from including electioneering or political advocacy.