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TX HJR7
Joint Resolution
Status
6/2/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cody Harris
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AI Summary
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Dedicates the first $1 billion of state sales and use tax revenue exceeding $46.5 billion annually to the Texas Water Fund, with deposits beginning September 1, 2027
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Requires at least 25% of initial Texas Water Fund appropriations to be transferred to the New Water Supply for Texas Fund
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Prohibits using the dedicated sales tax revenue to finance infrastructure transporting non-brackish groundwater produced from Texas wells
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Allows the legislature to suspend funding allocations during a declared state of disaster through budget execution or concurrent resolution, with intent to restore funds when practicable
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Sets an expiration date of August 31, 2047 for the sales tax dedication and allocation provisions; will appear on the November 4, 2025 ballot for voter approval
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment to dedicate a portion of the revenue derived from state sales and use taxes to the Texas water fund and to provide for the allocation and use of that revenue.
State Finances
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State
6/2/2025