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TX HB4965

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nate Schatzline

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires bond election ballots to include the current ad valorem debt service tax rate, the estimated rate if bonds are issued, and the estimated percentage increase in the tax rate, expressed in dollars per $100 valuation

  • Removes the 250 registered voter threshold, requiring all political subdivisions to prepare voter information documents for bond propositions regardless of size

  • Changes tax impact disclosure from showing the effect on a $100,000 residence homestead to showing the impact on "property" generally

  • Maintains existing requirements for voter information documents to include ballot language, principal amounts, estimated interest, combined debt totals, and outstanding debt obligations in table format

  • Applies to bond elections ordered on or after January 1, 2027, with an effective date of September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to voter information provided by political subdivisions before an election to authorize the issuance of bonds.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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