Texas 2023 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB4202 Introduced / Bill

Filed 03/08/2023

                    88R13130 ANG-F
 By: Ramos H.B. No. 4202


 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 AN ACT
 relating to requiring the posting of certain information on an
 open-enrollment charter school's Internet website regarding the
 school's governing body.
 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 SECTION 1.  Section 12.1211, Education Code, is amended to
 read as follows:
 Sec. 12.1211. INFORMATION REGARDING [NAMES OF] MEMBERS OF
 GOVERNING BODY LISTED ON WEBSITE. An open-enrollment charter
 school shall list the names of the members of the governing body on
 the home page of the school's Internet website and provide
 additional information regarding members of the governing body in a
 manner that is easily accessible on the website, including:
 (1)  relevant biographical information for each member
 related to employment history and educational experience;
 (2)  whether a member has a substantial interest in a
 business entity as described by Section 171.002, Local Government
 Code, and if so, whether that business entity contracts with the
 school;
 (3)  the total number of members;
 (4)  the manner in which the members are selected as
 described in the school's charter;
 (5)  the terms of service of each member on the
 governing body; and
 (6)  the total number of years each member has served.
 SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.