Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 275 — Relating to increasing the threshold of voter approval for a school district bond election.

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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 45.003, Education Code.

  • Section 45.003, Education Code

    Section 45.001 or 45.002 a majority → that section three-fifths (a-1) Taxes described by Section 45.002 may not be levied unless authorized by a majority of the qualified voters of the district, voting at an election held for that purpose, at the expense of the district, in accordance with the Election Code, except as provided by this section. (a-2) described by Subsection (a) or (a-1)

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (183)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 275?
HB 275 is sponsored by Mike Olcott.
What is the current status of HB 275?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 20, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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