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TN HB2639
Bill
Status
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tandy Darby
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AI Summary
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Imposes a severance tax in Henry County on the extraction of clay, titanium, and other minerals (excluding materials already taxed under state coal and oil/gas laws)
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Sets the tax rate at the maximum per-ton rate authorized under TCA § 67-7-203, with automatic increases if the state maximum rises, but locks in the highest previous rate if the state reduces or repeals the maximum
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Requires the Tennessee Department of Revenue to administer and collect the tax, with revenues remitted quarterly to the Henry County Trustee
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Dedicates all revenue exclusively to the county road fund for construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads
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Requires approval by a two-thirds vote of the Henry County legislative body before taking effect
Legislative Description
AN ACT relative to authorizing the levy of a mineral severance tax in Henry County.
Henry County
Last Action
Rec. for pass; ref to State & Local Government Committee
3/16/2026