Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4551 — Relating to the process for filling a vacancy on the board of trustees of an independent school district.

Last action — Referred to Public Education: Apr 3 2025 12:38PM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Relating to the process for filling a vacancy on the board of trustees of an independent school district.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 11.060, Education Code.

  • Section 11.060, Education Code

    until the next trustee election by appointment order If more than one year remains in the term of the position vacated, the 180th → not The board shall fill the vacancy at the district's next general election or as provided by Subsection (c). hold A last of the 18th month (e) A person who owns property subject to ad valorem taxation by the school district may bring an action against the board of trustees of an independent school district to enjoin a violation of this section. If the person prevails in the action, the person may recover damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and court costs. A person may not be required to complete an administrative grievance process before bringing suit under this subsection. (f) Governmental immunity from suit is waived and abolished to the extent of liability created by this section.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Public Education

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 181 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (181)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4551 do?
Relating to the process for filling a vacancy on the board of trustees of an independent school district.
Who sponsors HB 4551?
HB 4551 is sponsored by Brian Harrison, Charles Cunningham, and Tony Tinderholt.
What is the current status of HB 4551?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4551?
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