Relating to a Texas Education Agency database of school district bonds, taxes, and bond-related projects.
HB 2053 requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to create and maintain a public database tracking school district bonds, maintenance taxes, and bond-funded projects. School districts must provide the TEA with specific details including bond election results, project lists, tax rates, and how bond funds are spent. The database will include report-generating tools for district and geographic breakdowns, plus a system for schools to propose data updates. This bill takes effect on September 1, 2025, directly affecting all Texas school districts that issue bonds or levy maintenance taxes.
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Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 14, 2025
Last action Mar 14, 2025
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Mar 14, 2025
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Referred to Public Education
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Mar 14, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Brad Buckley
RRepublican
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