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

SB 1795 changes how Texas independent school districts fill vacancies on their boards of trustees. It prohibits boards from appointing replacements until the next regular election, requiring them to either hold a special election (following standard election rules) or wait for the next general election. Vacancies must be filled within 18 months of occurring. Property owners within the district who pay property taxes can now sue the board for violations and recover legal fees, without needing to exhaust administrative appeals first.