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TX SB1444
Bill
Status
2/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donna Campbell
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AI Summary
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Adds municipalities through which the Comal River flows to the list of eligible municipalities under Section 351.152 of the Tax Code
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Expands the number of Texas municipalities authorized to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects from 64 to 65 categories
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The existing law allows qualifying municipalities to use hotel tax revenue for convention center facilities, tourism promotion, and related economic development purposes
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Takes effect immediately if passed by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025
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Filed by Senator Campbell, with committee substitute by Senator Sparks; reported favorably from Senate Economic Development Committee (4-0 vote) on May 5, 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
5/21/2025