Texas HB955 amends election procedures for independent school district trustees, requiring partisan elections.

Texas HB955 modifies election procedures for independent school district trustees, requiring partisan elections. It mandates that political parties nominate candidates for these positions through conventions or primary elections based on their gubernatorial nominee's vote percentage. The bill also sets specific dates for district and county conventions and adjusts the number of required petition signatures for candidates. Additionally, it changes the term length for trustees to four years and mandates that elections for these positions align with state and county officer elections.

Texas HB955 amends election procedures for independent school district trustees, requiring partisan elections.

Texas HB955 modifies election procedures for independent school district trustees, requiring partisan elections. It mandates that political parties nominate candidates for these positions through conventions or primary elections based on their gubernatorial nominee's vote percentage. The bill also sets specific dates for district and county conventions and adjusts the number of required petition signatures for candidates. Additionally, it changes the term length for trustees to four years and mandates that elections for these positions align with state and county officer elections.