HB 3377
AN ACT relating to the authority of certain cities to use certain tax
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
Expands the authority of specific cities to use tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects. It amends the Texas Tax Code to allow certain designated municipalities to utilize tax funds for these types of infrastructure and economic development initiatives. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, potentially enabling targeted cities to invest in tourism and hospitality infrastructure that could boost local economic growth.
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to the authority of certain cities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 351.153(a), Tax Code, is amended to read (a) This section applies only to a municipality described by Section 351.152(5), (6), (22), (29), or (58). SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the authority of certain cities to use certain tax
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