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TX SB2622

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil King

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a new category of municipality (Subdivision 65) 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 municipality must have a population of 47,000 or more and be located in two counties—one with a population of 2.1 million or more and one with a population of 179,000 or more

  • The municipality must also be bisected by State Highway 174 to qualify under this provision

  • Takes effect immediately if approved by two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

  • Committee substitute sponsored by Senator Schwertner; reported favorably by Senate Economic Development Committee with a 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

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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