Texas SB1795 amends the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees.

Texas SB1795 amends the Education Code to change how vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees are filled. The remaining trustees cannot fill the vacancy by appointment if more than one year remains in the term of the position. Instead, the vacancy must be filled within 18 months of the vacancy occurring, either at the next general election or through a special election. Property owners subject to ad valorem taxation by the school district can sue the board to enforce this timeline, and if they win, they can recover damages, attorney's fees, and court costs.

Texas SB1795 amends the process for filling vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees.

Texas SB1795 amends the Education Code to change how vacancies on independent school district boards of trustees are filled. The remaining trustees cannot fill the vacancy by appointment if more than one year remains in the term of the position. Instead, the vacancy must be filled within 18 months of the vacancy occurring, either at the next general election or through a special election. Property owners subject to ad valorem taxation by the school district can sue the board to enforce this timeline, and if they win, they can recover damages, attorney's fees, and court costs.