Many Texas school districts appear to be electioneering for candidates and propositions in violation of the law, which has reinforced calls for stronger enforcement mechanisms and tougher penalties.
Key points:
- ISD officials may not electioneer; however, an increasing number stand accused. The rise in illicit activity may be due, in part, to inadequate state enforcement and light penalties.
- Numerous instances of ISD electioneering are alleged to have occurred during the Spring and Fall 2024 election cycles.
- Strong, new laws are needed to properly punish bad actors, to enable the attorney general to prosecute criminal activity, and to restore public trust in the system.