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TX HB3262

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

David Lowe

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires a two-thirds supermajority vote (instead of simple majority) for political subdivisions to authorize the issuance of bonds or other debt obligations

  • Mandates that each single specific purpose for debt obligations must appear as a separate proposition on the ballot, rather than allowing multiple purposes to be combined

  • Requires ballots to display the estimated combined principal and interest needed to pay all outstanding debt obligations of the political subdivision as of the election order date

  • Political subdivisions with at least 250 registered voters must prepare and post a voter information document detailing principal amounts, estimated interest, tax impacts on a $100,000 homestead, and key assumptions used in calculations

  • Applies to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to an election to approve the issuance of bonds or other debt.

Elections

Last Action

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

3/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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