HB 829
AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
House Bill
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
relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Bill Text
relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 45.003(b-1), Education Code, is amended (b-1) The ballot proposition under Subsection (b) must include the following statement in bold and size 42 font: "THIS IS A SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies 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
filed
Bill filed: AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
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