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TX HCR35

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Claudia Ordaz Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the U.S. Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds, similar to existing eligibility for airports, docks, and wharves

  • Cites Texas's leadership in aerospace, including NASA's Johnson Space Center, more than 2,000 aerospace establishments, and the state's rank as second in the nation for spaceport locations

  • References the Texas Space Commission established during the 88th Legislative Session and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium as evidence of state commitment to the space industry

  • Directs the Texas Secretary of State to forward copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, congressional leadership, and all members of the Texas congressional delegation for entry into the Congressional Record

  • Adopted by the House on April 9, 2025 (135-10) and by the Senate on April 30, 2025 (27-4)

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Resolutions

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration4/14/2025
State-Federal Relations Subcommittee3/5/2025

Full Bill Text

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