Relating to the election of junior college district trustees by plurality vote.
HB 4403 allows junior college districts in Texas to choose whether trustee elections use a plurality vote (most votes, not necessarily a majority) instead of a majority requirement. The bill adds a provision to the Education Code enabling district boards to adopt a resolution by the 180th day before an election, requiring candidates to receive a plurality to win. This change directly affects voters and candidates in junior college district trustee elections across Texas. The resolution remains in effect until rescinded by a new resolution adopted before the next election. The bill does not mandate this change but provides districts with an optional voting method.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Erin Gámez
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