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TX SB529

Bill

Status

Passed

5/30/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kevin Sparks

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Municipalities with a population of 130,000 or more that qualify under Section 351.152(12) of the Tax Code may pledge or commit tax revenue for only two qualified hotel and convention center projects

  • Amends Section 351.155 of the Tax Code by adding Subsection (c-1) to limit the number of projects eligible for tax revenue commitments in qualifying municipalities

  • Extends the provisions of Section 351.157 to apply to municipalities covered by the new subsection regarding tax revenue from establishments near hotel and convention center projects

  • Takes effect immediately upon receiving a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, or alternatively on September 1, 2025

  • Passed the Senate 27-4 on April 30, 2025, and the House 108-33 on May 13, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive and use tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.

Taxation

Last Action

Effective immediately

5/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means5/2/2025
Economic Development2/3/2025

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