SB 1972
AN ACT relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a
Senate Bill • Middleton
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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What This Bill Does
relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a school district's board of trustees. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.151(d), Education Code, is amended to (d) The trustees may adopt rules and bylaws necessary to carry out the powers and duties provided by Subsection (b). The trustees may not adopt or enforce a rule, bylaw, or any other policy that restricts a trustee's ability to share the trustee's opinion on a matter voted on by the board of trustees or any other school SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
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Bill filed: AN ACT relating to a limitation on rules, bylaws, and policies adopted by a
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