HB 5018
AN ACT relating to requiring the election of the governing body of a taxing
House Bill
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
relating to requiring the election of the governing body of a taxing
Subject Areas
Bill Text
relating to requiring the election of the governing body of a taxing BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Chapter 180, Local Government Code, is amended by adding Section 180.011 to read as follows: Sec. 180.011. GOVERNING BODY OF TAXING AUTHORITY MUST BE ELECTED. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the governing body of any governmental entity, including a political subdivision, with the authority to impose a tax must be elected. (b) Subsection (a) does not apply to a member of a governing body appointed by the governor. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill History
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to requiring the election of the governing body of a taxing
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