TX SB2779

Eligible coastal municipalities receiving state hotel occupancy tax warrants must transfer the full amount to their park board of trustees by the last day of the calendar month following receipt

Funds received under this program may only be used to clean and maintain public beaches in the eligible coastal municipality

To receive state warrants, eligible coastal municipalities must allocate at least 1% of their local hotel occupancy tax (Chapter 351) to clean and maintain public beaches

Municipalities must either apply for state funds under the Natural Resources Code beach maintenance program or provide equivalent information to the comptroller, along with financial data and a signed attestation of compliance upon request

Prohibits hotel occupancy tax revenue from being spent on any program or activity that discriminates or prioritizes based on race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin

Effective date: September 1, 2025