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TX SB2736
Bill
Status
3/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Molly Cook
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AI Summary
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Requires boards of directors of tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZs) created by municipalities with populations of at least 2 million to use the city's legal department as their primary legal counsel
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Allows the city attorney to retain and oversee outside legal counsel for the zone when deemed necessary
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Applies only to reinvestment zones in Texas's largest cities (currently Houston, with a population exceeding 2 million)
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Existing contracts for legal services are grandfathered, but the requirement applies to any renewals, modifications, or extensions made after the effective date
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the requirement that the board of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones utilize the services of the legal department of the municipality that created the zone.
Taxation
Last Action
Referred to Economic Development
4/3/2025