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TX SCR12

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges U.S. Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds, similar to existing eligibility for airports, docks, and wharves

  • Texas ranks second nationally in spaceport locations and is home to NASA's Johnson Space Center and more than 2,000 aerospace establishments

  • The Texas Space Commission was established during the 88th Legislative Session to strengthen the state's aerospace leadership

  • Directs the Texas Secretary of State to forward official copies of the resolution to the U.S. President, congressional leadership, and all Texas members of Congress for entry into the Congressional Record

Legislative Description

Urging Congress to amend the Internal Revenue Code to make spaceports eligible for tax-exempt private activity bonds.

Resolutions

Last Action

Co-author authorized

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development2/7/2025

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