HB 2926
AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions on the issuance of debt
89th Regular Session
Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended
Awaiting Committee Assignment
Bill filed, pending referral to House committee
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Fiscal Note
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What This Bill Does
Requires that any ballot proposition for issuing debt must explicitly state "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" in capital letters. The legislation impacts local government and school district bond elections, mandating clear language that directly informs voters about the potential tax implications of proposed debt. The requirement goes into effect for elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025, ensuring voters have transparent information about how proposed bonds could affect their property taxes.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the text of ballot propositions on the issuance of debt BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 52.072, Election Code, is amended by adding Subsection (g) to read as follows: (g) A proposition described by Subsection (f) must include the following statement: "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE." SECTION 2. The changes in law made by this Act apply only to an election ordered on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions on the issuance of debt
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