HB 2826 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the regulation of certain political communications, a prohibition on electioneering by school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees, and actions and other proceedings by a public school challenging the operations of the public school system; authorizing an administrative penalty; creating a criminal offense.

HB 2826 prohibits school district and open-enrollment charter school officials and employees from engaging in electioneering (campaigning for candidates) during school business hours. It creates a 3-year ban on serving in leadership roles (like school board or charter governing body positions) for anyone found to have violated this prohibition. The bill adds these individuals to a public employment registry maintained by the State Board for Educator Certification, and authorizes administrative penalties for violations. This directly affects school staff, including superintendents and directors, who may face employment restrictions if found campaigning during work hours.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 19, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Mar 19, 2025
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Briscoe Cain
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