Relating to the authority of an independent school district to change the date of the general election for officers.

Contracts

• Joint Election Agreements: ISDs moving to November must renegotiate Joint Election Agreements with County Election Administrators to share ballot space and costs with state/federal elections.
• Vendor Procurement Cycles: Vendors serving ISDs must audit client governance calendars. A shift from May to November elections moves the "quiet period"—where boards delay major contract approvals due to election uncertainty—from Q2 to Q4.

Hiring/Training

• Trustee Onboarding: Governance teams must adjust orientation schedules. Newly elected trustees in November cycles will typically take office in December or January, rather than May or June.

Reporting & Record-Keeping

• The Resolution: Boards must draft a formal resolution that explicitly states the new term length (3 or 4 years) and the new election date.
• Transition Plan: A written plan detailing the staggering of terms is mandatory. This document serves as the legal basis for extending incumbent terms to bridge the gap between the old and new election dates.

Fees & Costs

• Election Costs: Moving to November generally reduces standalone election costs for ISDs via cost-sharing with counties.
• Legal Fees: Budget for legal counsel to draft the transition resolution to ensure compliance with the Texas Election Code and avoid "at-large" vs. "single-member" litigation risks.