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TX HB2437

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jon Rosenthal

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Applies only to emergency services districts located entirely within counties with a population exceeding 3 million (currently only Harris County in Texas)

  • Requires the district board to post the proposed annual budget on the district's website at least 72 hours before the meeting to adopt it

  • Allows budget adoption to occur at the same meeting where the board sets the tax rate, provided notice requirements are met

  • Establishes that budget amendments after initial adoption must be posted online 72 hours in advance, include specific public notice language encouraging review and comment, and require approval by at least 3 board members

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the adoption and amendment of an annual budget by certain emergency services districts.

Health

Last Action

Committee report sent to Calendars

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

County & Regional Government Subcommittee3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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