HBA-ALS, MAJ H.B. 361 76(R)    BILL ANALYSIS


Office of House Bill AnalysisH.B. 361
By: Wise
Public Education
2/10/1999
Introduced



BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE 

Under current law, school district trustees do not receive any compensation
for serving on the board of trustees.  Trustees may incur certain personal
expenses in the cause of their service.  H.B. 361 allows a school district
trustee to receive compensation if it is approved by the voters in a
district election.  However, H.B. 361 stipulates that such an election may
not be held solely for the purpose of submitting an issue regarding trustee
compensation, and still prohibits trustees from receiving compensation
under certain circumstances. 

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the opinion of the Office of House Bill Analysis that this bill does
not expressly delegate any additional rulemaking authority to a state
officer, department, agency, or institution. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1.  Amends Section 11.061(d), Education Code, to include a
provision authorizing a school district trustee to receive compensation of
a specified amount if the compensation is approved by a majority of the
votes cast at an election held in the district.  Prohibits trustees from
holding an election for the sole purpose of submitting a measure on trustee
compensation to the voters. Prohibits a trustee, notwithstanding this
subsection, from receiving compensation if the trustee holds an office
other than the position of trustee that is considered a civil office of
emolument under Section 40, Article XVI, Texas Constitution (Holding More
than One Office; Exceptions; Right to Vote), or receives other compensation
directly or indirectly from the state. 

SECTION 2.  Emergency clause.
            Effective date: upon passage.