Texas HB68 increases the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections.

Texas HB68 amends the Education Code to increase the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections. Currently, bonds and taxes require a three-fifths majority of qualified voters. HB68 changes this to a majority requirement. The bill also mandates that elections must be called by the governing board or commissioners court, specifying details such as the election date and propositions. This change applies only to elections ordered after the bill's effective date, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.

Texas HB68 increases the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections.

Texas HB68 amends the Education Code to increase the voter approval threshold for school district bond elections. Currently, bonds and taxes require a three-fifths majority of qualified voters. HB68 changes this to a majority requirement. The bill also mandates that elections must be called by the governing board or commissioners court, specifying details such as the election date and propositions. This change applies only to elections ordered after the bill's effective date, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment.