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TX SJR71
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Hughes
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 26 to prohibit the legislature from imposing a carbon tax
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Specifically bans taxes on the carbon content of fuel
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Prohibits taxes on emissions of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gases resulting from the use, production, or consumption of any good or service
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Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025
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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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