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TN HB2639

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tandy Darby

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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)

  • 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

  • Requires the Tennessee Department of Revenue to administer and collect the tax, with revenues remitted quarterly to the Henry County Trustee

  • Dedicates all revenue exclusively to the county road fund for construction, maintenance, and repair of county roads

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State & Local Government3/16/2026
Private Acts2/23/2026

Full Bill Text

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