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TX SJR71

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Hughes

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 26 to prohibit the legislature from imposing a carbon tax

  • Specifically bans taxes on the carbon content of fuel

  • Prohibits taxes on emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases resulting from the use, production, or consumption of any good or service

  • Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025

  • Ballot language would read: "The constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax"

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Finance

3/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance3/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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