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TX HJR126
Joint Resolution
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Howard
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to redirect certain general revenue funds from the Economic Stabilization Fund (rainy day fund) to the Texas Water Fund when the rainy day fund reaches its constitutional cap
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Requires the Comptroller to transfer to the Texas Water Fund the lesser of: the amount by which general revenue increased due to reduced transfers to the rainy day fund, or $1 billion (adjusted annually for inflation up to 2%)
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Annual inflation adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, capped at 2% per year
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Requires the Comptroller to include estimated Texas Water Fund transfers when preparing biennial revenue estimates for the legislature
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Constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025, with an effective date of January 1, 2026 if approved
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain general revenue that would otherwise be transferred to the economic stabilization fund to the Texas water fund.
State Finances
Last Action
Referred to Appropriations
3/17/2025