Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 974: Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.

Vetoed Last action June 22, 2025: Vetoed by the Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 974 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 29, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. Primary sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Cook, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Chris Turner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 22, 2025): Vetoed by the Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic); Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Cook; Roland Gutierrez (Democratic); and 4 more.