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TX SB2955

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tan Parker

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 351.152 of the Texas Tax Code to expand the list of municipalities eligible to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects

  • Adds a new category (Subdivision 74) for municipalities with a population between 16,000 and 18,000 located in a county with more than 2.5 million people that is adjacent to a county with more than 2.1 million people

  • The bill passed the Senate Economic Development Committee on May 5, 2025, with a 4-0 vote as a committee substitute

  • Takes effect immediately if passed with a two-thirds vote of both chambers; otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.

Taxation

Last Action

Not again placed on intent calendar

5/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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