HB 1186
AN ACT relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
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Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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What This Bill Does
Expands tax revenue distribution eligibility for municipalities with a population of 130,000 or more that meet specific criteria outlined in Section 351.152(12) of the Texas Tax Code. It allows certain mid-sized cities to receive tax revenues from establishments near hotels, potentially increasing municipal funding sources. The bill would take effect either immediately with a two-thirds legislative vote or on September 1, 2025, if immediate passage is not achieved.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 351.157, Tax Code, is amended by adding Subsection (b-1) to read as follows: (b-1) In addition to the municipalities described by Subsection (b), this section applies to a municipality described by Section 351.152(12) that has a population of 130,000 or more. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill Sponsors
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Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive
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