Records Retention Schedules

There are five (5) different retention schedules that pertain to district records. The schedules provide record descriptions and required retention periods. Click on the desired schedule to access records retention information:

EL: Records of Elections and Voter Registration

Election and records of candidacy – View Schedule

GR: Records Common to All Local Governments

Administrative – governing body and general; Financial – fiscal accounting; Personnel and Payroll; Support Services – purchasing, facility, vehicle, equipment management, communication, workplace safety; and information technology records – View Schedule

PS: Records of Public Safety Agencies

Police, Fire, EMS, ME, etc. – View Schedule

SD: Records of Public School Districts

Academic, FERPA, special populations, attendance, student health, instruction, grading, discipline, counseling, adult and vocational education, drivers education, accreditation, child nutrition, textbook, transportation, school safety, financial, personnel and staffing, miscellaneous and library records – View Schedule

TX: Records of Property Taxation

Records found in appraisal districts and tax offices of taxing units – View Schedule

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