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TX SB1071

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new category (Subdivision 72) to the list of municipalities eligible to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects under Section 351.152 of the Texas Tax Code

  • The newly eligible municipalities must have a population of 10,000 or more but less than 75,000

  • Qualifying municipalities must be located in two counties, with one being the county where the State Capitol is located (Travis County)

  • The municipality must also host an annual German festival to qualify under this provision

  • The bill takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

Taxation

Last Action

Not again placed on intent calendar

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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