Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
Bill overview
Relating to allowing the board of trustees of certain school districts to create a nonvoting student trustee position on the board.
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HB 1773 sources, status methodology and verification
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 1773 was a House-passed proposal allowing most Texas school boards to create a nonvoting student-trustee position. A student trustee could attend and participate in open board meetings but could not vote, make or second motions, or count toward a quorum. The Senate did not pass the bill.
What would change
The bill would have authorized eligible school districts to appoint a student trustee for a locally prescribed term and process, giving the student most participation rights of a trustee while expressly withholding voting, motion and quorum powers.
Who may be affected
Public school students, school boards, district administrators, parents and communities interested in student participation in district governance.
When it would take effect
HB 1773 did not take effect. It passed the House and was received by the Senate but did not receive Senate passage before adjournment. The proposal specified September 1, 2025 as its effective date.
Limits and uncertainty
The student-trustee authority described here was not created by HB 1773. Districts must rely on existing law and local advisory mechanisms.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-engrossed text, analysis, and legislative history reviewed. House passed; Senate did not.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Received from the House
May 7, 2025 · house
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