House bill · 89R

HB 4596

Relating to certain electioneering activities by members of a board of trustees of an independent school district.

Did not pass

Progress

22 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 12
Referred to committee
Apr 3
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Public Education Public Education
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 12, 2025 · House

Authors

Ben BumgarnerR

In committee

Public Education
House
Referred Apr 3, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Education: School Districts Elections: General Elections: School District

Bill text

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