Political Subdivisions

State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. [HJR-209] [Property Tax ] [Taxes ] [Housing ] [Real Estate ]
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Salman Bhojani Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 05/05/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies. [SB-2862] [Crime ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to active shooter events and other emergencies, including certain accreditations of law enforcement agencies that respond to such emergencies.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Peter Flores Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to towing fee studies and the amount of nonconsent towing fees in certain political subdivisions; authorizing an increase in existing fees; authorizing a fee. [HB-5499] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Consumer Protection ]
Relating to towing fee studies and the amount of nonconsent towing fees in certain political subdivisions; authorizing an increase in existing fees; authorizing a fee.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Marc LaHood Referred To Transportation on 05/21/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions. [HB-5334] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the notice required before the issuance of certain debt obligations by political subdivisions.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties. [HB-5470] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Budget and Spending ] [Finance ]
Relating to the authority of sheriffs and constables to enter into contracts to provide law enforcement services in certain counties and county financial authority in relation to sheriffs and constables in certain counties.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Michael Schofield Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees. [SB-2786] [Education ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ]
Relating to the exemption from the assessment requirements of the Texas Success Initiative for certain students who are public officers or employees.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jose Menendez Effective Immediately on 06/20/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to municipal and county financial requirements. [HB-5267] [Finance ] [Budget and Spending ] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ]
Relating to municipal and county financial requirements.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Cecil Bell Committee Report Distributed on 05/02/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. [HB-5158] [Budget and Spending ] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Ethics ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to spend public money in support of certain professional associations that promote or implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Olcott Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes. [SB-2753] [Elections ] [Voting Rights ]
Relating to the integration of early voting by personal appearance and election day voting, including the manner in which election returns are processed and other related changes.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Bob Hall Effective On 9/1/25 on 06/22/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the investment of public funds by a local government in investment pools. [HB-5260] [Finance ] [Investments ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the investment of public funds by a local government in investment pools.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Curry Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to authorized investments by governmental entities. [HB-5270] [Finance ] [Investments ]
Relating to authorized investments by governmental entities.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Pat Curry Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years. [HB-5319] [Elections ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Brian Harrison Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a project to identify and address high injury road segments and the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine. [HB-5300] [Transportation and Motor Vehicles ] [Public Safety ]
Relating to a project to identify and address high injury road segments and the designation of highway safety corridors; increasing a fine.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vikki Goodwin Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter. [HB-5234] [Immigration ] [Family-Related Legislation ] [Human Services ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ]
Relating to an exception from requirements to assist or cooperate with federal immigration officers for matters regarding activities that occur at a domestic violence shelter.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Donna Howard Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors. [HB-5259] [Animals ] [Environmental ] [Public Lands and National Parks ]
Relating to a wildlife corridor action plan developed by the Parks and Wildlife Department and certain other duties of the department relating to wildlife corridors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sheryl Cole Committee Report Sent To Calendars on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds. [HB-5303] [Taxes ] [Property Tax ] [Budget and Spending ]
Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ellen Troxclair Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to renaming the Mexican free-tailed bat as the Texas free-tailed bat. [HB-5094] [Animals ]
Relating to renaming the Mexican free-tailed bat as the Texas free-tailed bat.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Carl Tepper Read First Time on 04/07/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the major events reimbursement program and the events trust fund. [HB-5088] [Budget and Spending ] [Economic Development ] [Funding ] [Grants ] [Tourism ]
Relating to the major events reimbursement program and the events trust fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Spiller Referred To Economic Development on 05/14/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the public information law. [SB-2711] [Data Privacy ]
Relating to the public information law.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. David Middleton Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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State (Texas)
Texas 89th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to municipal and county consent for the creation of and inclusion of territory in certain political subdivisions. [SB-2685] [Community Development ]
Relating to municipal and county consent for the creation of and inclusion of territory in certain political subdivisions.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Creighton Read First Time on 04/03/2025

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