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TX SB1389

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bob Hall

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires ballot propositions for bond elections to describe a "single specific project" rather than general "purposes," with each project limited to structures or improvements at the same location

  • Mandates ballots list and clearly describe each structure or improvement included in the project, along with the total estimated cost of each structure or improvement

  • Requires all bond election ballots to include the statement "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE"

  • Political subdivisions with at least 250 registered voters must prepare voter information documents detailing principal amounts, estimated interest, combined costs, and the estimated maximum annual tax increase on a $100,000 homestead

  • Applies to elections ordered on or after the effective date, taking effect immediately with two-thirds legislative vote or September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

3/6/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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