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TX HB685

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cecil Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits municipalities from establishing water or sewer utility rates that discriminate against entities qualifying for sales tax or ad valorem tax exemptions

  • Requires that tax-exempt entities receive rates no higher than rates charged to other entities receiving comparable utility service

  • Adds new Section 552.916 to Chapter 552, Subchapter Z of the Local Government Code

  • Passed the House on April 23, 2025 (145-0) and the Senate on May 25, 2025 (31-0)

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to rates established by municipalities for water or sewer service for certain entities.

Taxation

Last Action

Effective on 9/1/25

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs4/24/2025
Natural Resources3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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