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TX HJR126

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donna Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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%)

  • Annual inflation adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, capped at 2% per year

  • Requires the Comptroller to include estimated Texas Water Fund transfers when preparing biennial revenue estimates for the legislature

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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