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TX SB417

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits elected or appointed officers of political subdivisions that have taxing authority or bond-issuing power from holding multiple such offices simultaneously

  • Applies to offices in entities like cities, counties, school districts, and special districts that can impose taxes or issue bonds

  • Requires current officeholders who hold multiple qualifying positions to resign from all but one office by the law's effective date to come into compliance

  • Includes an exception where the restriction does not apply if it would conflict with the Texas Constitution

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the eligibility of certain officers of a political subdivision authorized to impose a tax or issue bonds to hold certain offices concurrently.

County Government

Last Action

Referred to State Affairs

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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