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School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

How local school boards function in Texas, how to get involved

By Danica Lloyd

School boards provide local governance of their school districts and can only take action by a majority vote at public meetings.

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