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TX HB3102

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vikki Goodwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts school districts from "recapture" requirements (where property-wealthy districts send excess tax revenue to the state) when they experience enrollment declines due to students leaving for education savings account programs

  • Applies to districts with net enrollment declines attributable to students participating in ESA programs or similar programs that allow state money to be used for private primary or secondary education

  • The exemption applies on a school-year basis when the enrollment decline from the previous year is linked to ESA participation

  • Amends Section 48.257 of the Education Code by adding new Subsection (a-1)

  • Effective date: September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to exempting school districts impacted by education savings account programs from the recapture of maintenance and operations ad valorem tax revenue under the public school finance system.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Public Education

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Education3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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