Taxation--franchise

State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation. [SB-1563]
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gary Vandeaver Effective Immediately on 06/16/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities. [SB-1541]
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax. [SB-138]
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Perry Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/04/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty. [SB-1371]
Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Eddie Lucio Read First Time on 03/18/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to electronic filing of certain reports. [SB-1364]
Relating to electronic filing of certain reports.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Lois Kolkhorst Effective On 9/1/15 on 06/18/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. [SB-134]
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Schwertner Read First Time on 01/27/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs. [SB-1248]
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/22/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums. [SB-1118]
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Royce West Read First Time on 03/16/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. [SB-105]
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Donald Huffines Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 03/04/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state. [SB-1049]
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Judith Zaffirini See Remarks For Effective Date on 06/04/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. [HJR-95]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Morgan Meyer Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. [HJR-88]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan Guillen Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes. [HJR-80]
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. William Metcalf Read First Time on 03/03/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation. [HJR-64]
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Bettencourt Left Pending In Committee on 05/14/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund. [HJR-45]
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jeff Leach Read First Time on 02/26/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature. [HJR-19]
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Morgan Meyer Read First Time on 03/23/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 32. [HCR-143]
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 32.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jane Nelson Signed By The Governor on 06/19/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations. [HB-895]
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Rick Miller Read First Time on 02/25/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax. [HB-850]
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Murphy Read First Time on 03/02/2015

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State (Texas)
Texas 84th Legislature Regular Session

Relating to the exclusion of certain funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood. [HB-84]
Relating to the exclusion of certain funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. James White Scheduled For Public Hearing On . . . on 04/14/2015

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