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TX SB414

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires ballot propositions for bond elections to include the estimated interest amount and the estimated combined principal and interest required to pay off the debt obligations in full, in addition to existing requirements for principal amount and purpose

  • Mandates that each single specific purpose for debt obligations requiring voter approval must be printed as a separate proposition on the ballot

  • Political subdivisions with at least 250 registered voters must prepare and post a voter information document containing detailed financial information, including outstanding debt obligations, estimated tax impacts on a $100,000 homestead, and assumptions used in calculations

  • Requires political subdivisions with websites to post voter information online beginning at least 21 days before election day through the day after the election

  • Applies to elections ordered on or after September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the text of ballot propositions for bond elections.

Education

Last Action

Placed on General State Calendar

5/26/2025

Committee Referrals

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services4/22/2025
Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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