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TX HB2574

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a supermajority of at least 60 percent voter approval for political subdivisions to issue general obligation bonds, replacing the current simple majority threshold

  • Applies to all political subdivisions in Texas, including cities, counties, school districts, and special districts

  • Overrides any other existing law regarding voter approval requirements for general obligation bond issuance

  • Applies only to bonds authorized on or after the effective date, not to previously approved bond measures

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the vote required to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds by a political subdivision.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

3/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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