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HB 15 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Texas brain university research initiative. House: Higher Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 59 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 89 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 128 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al. Relating to development corporation projects for the provision of health care and mental health care to the public. House: International Relations & Economic Development Withdrawn from schedule
HB 174 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 321 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 322 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 387 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 388 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 406 87-0 (2021) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 490 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 524 87-0 (2021) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 592 87-0 (2021) Author: Turner, Chris | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 601 87-0 (2021) Author: Fierro, Art Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 938 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 940 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain malt beverages sold on July 4. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 950 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the conversion of all or a portion of a municipal sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a municipal sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1048 87-0 (2021) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the financing of certain sports and community venue projects. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1255 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1346 87-0 (2021) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1389 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1445 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical or dental billing services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 1489 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to computation of tax based on the standard presumptive value of a motor vehicle. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1523 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1537 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1538 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1632 87-0 (2021) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al. Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1696 87-0 (2021) Author: Raney, John Relating to the comptroller's authority to except remote sellers and marketplace providers from sales and use tax requirements based on revenue, sales, or transactions. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1992 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2088 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2398 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2410 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to the location at which certain Internet sales are consummated for purposes of local sales taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2510 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2625 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 2626 87-0 (2021) Author: Noble, Candy Relating to the imposition of the use tax on tangible personal property purchased in another state and transferred to an affiliate of the purchaser before being brought into this state for storage, use, or other consumption. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2627 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the clarification of certain provisions regarding taxes imposed on the sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2628 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the administration and collection of motor vehicle sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 2663 87-0 (2021) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to the rate of state sales and use taxes imposed on certain personal services and the use of a portion of the revenue from those taxes for sexual assault programs; increasing the rates of taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2829 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to restaurants and certain alcoholic beverage permittees, including the rates of certain taxes imposed on items sold by those establishments and the applicability to those establishments of certain orders issued in response to a disaster or emergency; temporarily decreasing the rate of the state sales tax on certain items; temporarily decreasing the rate of the mixed beverage sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2910 87-0 (2021) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3097 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3189 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by a teacher. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3195 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3236 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain colocation data centers from sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3248 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, use, and taxation of cannabis and cannabis products and local regulation of cannabis establishments; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; imposing a tax. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
HB 3304 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3380 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3538 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to local sales and use tax administration. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3573 87-0 (2021) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the exclusion of certain payment processing services from the definition of "data processing service" for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3664 87-0 (2021) Author: Dean, Jay Relating to designation by the purchaser of a motor vehicle of the county in which a motor vehicle dealer shall apply for the registration of and title for certain vehicles sold by the dealer; authorizing a civil penalty. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3770 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3779 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3799 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 3935 87-0 (2021) Author: Slawson, Shelby Relating to the distribution of municipal sales and use tax revenue to a municipality that reduces the funding allocated to law enforcement agencies. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4010 87-0 (2021) Author: Spiller, David Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4013 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a reduction in the amount of sales and use tax collections that certain taxpayers who employ tipped employees are required to remit to the comptroller. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4032 87-0 (2021) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4072 87-0 (2021) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to the location at which certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4098 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4114 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al. Relating to the retention of state sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4199 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4260 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4261 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the location at which a sale is consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4263 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to the place of business of a retailer for purposes of municipal sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4353 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 4357 87-0 (2021) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to information technology consulting and technical support services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4392 87-0 (2021) Author: Price, Four | et. al. Relating to tax credits against franchise tax and sales and use tax for the moving image industry in this state. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4405 87-0 (2021) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to imposing a tax on certain electric generators and gas producers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4431 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara Relating to tax credits against franchise tax and sales and use tax for the moving image industry in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4457 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 5 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds and the dedication of bond proceeds to the Brain Institute of Texas established to fund brain research in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
HJR 19 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 60 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain firearm safety supplies, including educational materials. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 140 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, distribution, sale, testing, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of taxes and fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense; to border security enhancement projects and the creation of a fund to pay for those projects; to authorizing the possession, use, cultivation, distribution, transportation, and delivery of medical cannabis and the licensing of medical cannabis dispensing organizations. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 148 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 153 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain payment processing services from the definition of "data processing service" for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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SB 197 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Noble, Candy | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 200 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 216 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the regulation of, and taxes imposed on the sale or use of, cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; imposing taxes; requiring a permit; imposing a fee; providing administrative penalties. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 227 87-0 (2021) Author: Paxton, Angela Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by animal rescue groups. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 248 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Sponsor: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, and e-cigarettes; requiring occupational permits; imposing fees; providing civil and administrative penalties; creating criminal offenses. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 269 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to the regulation of the cultivation, manufacture, processing, distribution, sale, testing, transportation, delivery, transfer, possession, and use of cannabis and cannabis products and the allocation of tax revenue derived from cannabis and cannabis products; authorizing the imposition of fees; requiring an occupational license; creating a criminal offense. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 296 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the date by which a seller must provide resale and exemption certificates to the comptroller in connection with a sales and use tax audit. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 313 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 402 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 438 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to exempting disinfectant cleaning supplies and certain face masks and disposable gloves from sales and use taxes for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 477 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes and certain fees applicable to sales involving marketplace providers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 478 87-0 (2021) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to excluding the furnishing of an academic transcript from the definition of "information service" for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 586 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew
Sponsor: Spiller, David
Relating to the filing of certain reports by distributors of certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing civil penalties. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 609 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 686 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the creation and funding of the Texas student connectivity account; imposing a fee. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 775 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to medical billing services. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 778 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the review by local governmental entities of certain sales and use tax audit reports and audit working papers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 833 87-0 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 902 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to the period during which a purchaser's successor liability for taxes owed by the seller of a business may be enforced. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
SB 934 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1038 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the place of business of a retailer for purposes of municipal sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1287 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for the family violence program in the Health and Human Services Commission. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1332 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the location at which certain Internet sales are consummated for purposes of local sales taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1417 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the location where certain sales are consummated for the purpose of municipal sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1513 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1524 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a sales and use tax refund pilot program for certain persons who employ apprentices. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 1711 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1712 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and nicotine products; imposing taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1803 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Nathan Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance; authorizing an increase in the rate of a tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1853 87-0 (2021) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to a temporary exemption from sales and use taxes for certain personal protective equipment. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1904 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to authorizing the extension of deadlines for filing or paying state taxes for persons adversely affected by a disaster. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2030 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a public facility used to provide affordable housing. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government
SB 2035 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the use of proceeds from the collection of sales and use taxes on items purchased under the supplemental nutrition assistance program to provide grants for food banks and other charitable organizations. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2128 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the amount of certain motor vehicle sales and use taxes and penalties that a county may retain each year. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 2181 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities for certain projects. House: International Relations & Economic Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SJR 63 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 304 87-1 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes. Filed
HB 209 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes. Filed
HB 117 87-3 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes. Filed
HB 21 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 203 86-0 (2019) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al. Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 263 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to an exemption from motor vehicle sales and use taxes for certain previously leased motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 279 86-0 (2019) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to authorizing the Midland County Hospital District of Midland County, Texas, to impose a sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
HB 297 86-0 (2019) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to the public school finance system, the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 311 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 313 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 315 86-0 (2019) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for condoms. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 385 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 451 86-0 (2019) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 631 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 648 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt | et. al. Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 705 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for maintenance and operations property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HB 755 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 791 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the definition of volunteer fire department for purposes of certain motor fuel tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 947 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the motor vehicle use tax for a motor vehicle brought into this state by an active duty member of the United States armed forces or the member's spouse. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 957 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 966 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1046 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the use of that revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1077 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1083 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain beer or ale sold on July 4. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1192 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the amount deducted from certain distributions of local tax revenue as the state's share. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1214 86-0 (2019) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al. Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. House: Appropriations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1221 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: International Relations & Economic Development Left pending in committee
HB 1525 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 1543 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to methods to enhance the enforcement of the collection of the use tax due on certain off-highway vehicles purchased outside this state; providing a civil penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1560 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1707 86-0 (2019) Author: Dominguez, Alex | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1726 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military service members serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1727 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1729 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1965 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2066 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2093 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to the Texas emissions reduction plan surcharge. House: Environmental Regulation Referred to Environmental Regulation
HB 2115 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2153 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 2267 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee
HB 2338 86-0 (2019) Author: Noble, Candy
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2358 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the payment of certain sales and use taxes by a retailer. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 2394 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al. Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2397 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis | et. al. Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain businesses that make investments in qualified opportunity zones. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2460 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2543 86-0 (2019) Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry" Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by certain students from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2666 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain aircraft. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2684 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for items sold by a nonprofit organization at a county fair. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 2806 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of the Texas music incubator rebate program to provide for rebates of a portion of certain taxes collected from certain music venues and promoters of certain music festivals. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2849 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki Relating to the imposition of a sales tax on ammunition, firearms, and firearms accessories to provide funding for a grant program for mental health services. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2915 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to state and local taxes and fees. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2995 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for educational materials purchased by a teacher. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3086 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for property used in the production of motion picture, video, or audio recordings and broadcasts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3160 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3208 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ persons with disabilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3255 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3258 86-0 (2019) Author: Minjarez, Ina | et. al. Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority. House: Ways & Means Postponed
HB 3386 86-0 (2019) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 3427 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3491 86-0 (2019) Author: Cole, Sheryl Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to assist persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3787 86-0 (2019) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3793 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4013 86-0 (2019) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarettes and vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing the imposition of a fee. House: Ways & Means Returned to committee
HB 4032 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation, permitting, and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4072 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the dissolution of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4216 86-0 (2019) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the deposit of certain hotel occupancy and car rental tax revenue into the foundation school fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 4326 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to imposing a local fee on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4338 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4362 86-0 (2019) Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al. Relating to peer-to-peer vehicle sharing platforms and the applicability of certain taxes to those platforms. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4363 86-0 (2019) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and a study of additional changes to the rate and application of the state sales and use tax for that same purpose; increasing the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4366 86-0 (2019) Author: Allen, Alma Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4376 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain colocation data centers from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4387 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to the applicability of sales and use taxes to unprocessed sand, dirt, and gravel and the use of certain state revenue derived from those taxes for county road maintenance. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4425 86-0 (2019) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to the exemption for depreciable tangible personal property used in qualified research from the sales and use tax and the tax credit for certain research and development credit activities for franchise tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4542 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to reports by persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4621 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the state sales tax rate and the use of certain revenue from state sales and use taxes to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates; increasing the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Postponed
HB 4748 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to impose a sales and use tax and finance a project or service. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate passage as amended reported
HJR 3 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates. House: Ways & Means Postponed
HJR 17 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 39 86-0 (2019) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. House: Appropriations Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 97 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead in an amount equal to the lesser of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead after all other applicable exemptions for which the individual has qualified the homestead are applied or 150 percent of the median appraised value of all single-family residences in the state and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state inventory held for sale at retail. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 118 86-0 (2019) Author: Stephenson, Phil Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 26 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 50 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 61 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety devices and educational materials. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 70 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to a single local use tax rate as an alternative to combined local use tax rates for computing the amount of local use taxes remote sellers are required to collect and to the allocation of tax revenue collected at that rate. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 119 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax and to the allocation of certain revenue derived from that tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 146 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 184 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for school supplies purchased by certain teachers for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 203 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for firearm safety equipment. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 288 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 302 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 318 86-0 (2019) Author: Flores, Peter | et. al. Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 457 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 526 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the allocation to and use by the Parks and Wildlife Department and Texas Historical Commission of certain proceeds from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 675 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the exemption from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for certain motor vehicles used for religious purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 685 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al. Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ certain apprentices. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 715 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 833 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 843 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold, leased, or rented at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 890 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the administration and collection of sales and use taxes applicable to sales involving marketplace providers. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 941 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan
Sponsor: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1083 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1214 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain aircraft. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1253 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to a public database maintained by the comptroller of information about certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1273 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. Senate: Finance Removed from local & uncontested calendar
SB 1294 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to water-related exemptions from sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1295 86-0 (2019) Author: Powell, Beverly Relating to the inclusion of water filling stations in the sales and use tax exemption for water-efficient products. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1319 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to certain taxes and to an annual report submitted to the comptroller concerning those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1332 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al. Relating to sales and use taxes on e-cigarette vapor products; imposing taxes; providing an administrative penalty. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 1475 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an authorization to increase the sales and use tax collected in an advanced transportation district of a metropolitan rapid transit authority. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1525 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1526 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to a county sales and use tax in certain counties for transportation improvement projects; authorizing the imposition of a tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1669 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the permitting and taxation of certain boats and boat motors; imposing a fee. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1781 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the repeal of the motor fuel taxes on compressed natural gas and liquefied natural gas and the exemption from sales and use taxes of natural gas used as a motor fuel. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1798 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an election in certain municipalities to convert all or a portion of a sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a sales and use tax for economic development purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1890 86-0 (2019) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to authorizing certain projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1964 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1966 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for property used in the production of motion picture, video, or audio recordings and broadcasts. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2235 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to changing the sales and use tax rate of a metropolitan rapid transit authority. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 2376 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the collection of sales and use tax by providers of certain services. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2441 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to increasing the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making and appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 24 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Cyrier, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 76 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce school district ad valorem tax rates through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 55 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 78 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to credits to certain accounts of the Parks and Wildlife Department resulting from the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 86 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 102 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to exemptions from ad valorem taxes, the sales and use tax, and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 105 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the exclusion of Internet access service from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 170 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 219 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 221 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for child and adult diapers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 232 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 242 85-0 (2017) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 343 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 350 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 359 85-0 (2017) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 410 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 432 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 485 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 518 85-0 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Administration
No action taken in committee
HB 589 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 592 85-0 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 620 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 660 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for Texas state flags. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 716 85-0 (2017) Author: Wu, Gene Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 803 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to a temporary exemption from the sales and use tax and the franchise tax for certain businesses engaged in space flight activities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 824 85-0 (2017) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HB 976 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1050 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1164 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1169 85-0 (2017) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain items sold by small businesses in this state during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1325 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain services involving real property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1343 85-0 (2017) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts. House: Special Purpose Districts Referred to Special Purpose Districts
HB 1363 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain pool safety barriers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1370 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to sales and use tax information provided to certain local governmental entities. House: Ways & Means Postponed
HB 1518 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1579 85-0 (2017) Author: Howard, Donna Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for condoms. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1636 85-0 (2017) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 1682 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1721 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1723 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales and use tax rates. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1853 85-0 (2017) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to certain projects. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HB 2041 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2067 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the registration of a related finance company for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax; repealing the authorization for a fee. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2171 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to notice to affected local taxing entities of certain claims for overpayment of sales or use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2182 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of a county assistance district to impose a sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2381 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2475 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2503 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2562 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2563 85-0 (2017) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in the production of motion picture, video or audio master recordings. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2621 85-0 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to state and local tax incentives for certain enhanced oil recovery projects. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2751 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the classification of certain streaming video as tangible personal property for purposes of the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2759 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to motor vehicle sales tax paid by active duty members of the United States military and their spouses and submission of an affidavit asserting qualification for a tax on gift of a motor vehicle. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3045 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an election to reduce or increase the sales and use tax rate imposed by a municipality for the benefit of a Type B development corporation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3046 85-0 (2017) Author: Dale, Tony
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to combined municipal sales tax ballot propositions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3074 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3079 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Tomas Relating to imposing a tax on animal-tested cosmetics; providing a penalty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3366 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HB 3443 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to imposing a local tax on the sale or lease of a new luxury motor vehicle in certain areas. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3471 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to a sales tax refund for sales tax overpayments by certain oil or gas severance taxpayers. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3549 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3652 85-0 (2017) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to an exemption for open-enrollment charter schools from taxes imposed on the sale, lease, or rental of a motor vehicle and registration fees for motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3665 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the definition of volunteer fire department for purposes of certain motor fuel tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3875 85-0 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to establishing certain facilitators of sale, lease, or rental transactions as retailers engaged in business in this state for purposes of collection of the use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4014 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to new capital investment in the state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4038 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the definition of "qualifying job" for purposes of certification by the comptroller of public accounts as a qualifying data center. House: Government Transparency & Operation
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 4052 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the exemption of certain services performed by certain employees from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Received from the House
HB 4054 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 4071 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4207 85-0 (2017) Author: Swanson, Valoree Relating to the repeal of the exemption from the sales and use tax on the sale of certain newspapers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HCR 108 85-0 (2017) Author: Zerwas, John Directing the comptroller of public accounts to reduce the amounts of certain revenue that would otherwise be deposited to the state highway fund for the 2018 and 2019 state fiscal years. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 16 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 18 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan 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. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 65 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HJR 101 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the Texas Water Development Fund II. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 48 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 66 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 129 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 133 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 162 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain feminine hygiene products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 184 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 275 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 338 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 619 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to county and municipal cooperation with state and federal immigration law enforcement and efforts to enhance international border security. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs
SB 625 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to public access to financial and tax rate information of certain special purpose districts; imposing a civil penalty. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 639 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 745 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain services performed by certain employees from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1032 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1083 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 1159 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to exempting course materials purchased, used, or consumed by certain students from the sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1539 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain property and services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1713 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to a study on sales and use tax compliance. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1727 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Cook, Byron
Relating to the procedure for an election to adopt a sales and use tax or to change the tax rate in an emergency services district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1756 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for United States flags and Texas state flags. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1773 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1909 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 2055 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 2097 85-0 (2017) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the use of gold and silver coins and bullion. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2184 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to new capital investment in the state. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 2239 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to ad valorem taxation. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SJR 20 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 35 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffines, Don Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SJR 36 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a tax on the sale or purchase of water at wholesale. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 81 85-1 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to the number of registered voters of a taxing unit other than a school district who are required to sign a petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the unit to the rollback tax rate in order for the petition to be valid. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 93 85-1 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to compensation to be paid to an emergency services district for a municipality's annexation of the district's territory. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 97 85-1 (2017) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to actions by a retailer that constitute engaging in business in this state for purposes of the use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 139 85-1 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 216 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 244 85-1 (2017) Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al. Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 285 85-1 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and providing public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 301 85-1 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the substitution of a local sales and use tax for property taxes imposed by certain local governments; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 358 85-1 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 31 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 35 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HB 79 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax and the franchise tax for certain businesses during an initial period of operation in the state. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 82 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 85 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 103 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 105 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. Filed
HB 129 84-0 (2015) Author: Goldman, Craig Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles and other taxes imposed on motor vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 157 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 158 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the allocation and use of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 202 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 203 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the allocation of revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of new and used motor vehicle tires and parts to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 204 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the first day of instruction at a public school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 206 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 300 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al. Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Appropriations Laid on the table subject to call
HB 337 84-0 (2015) Author: González, Mary Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for books and magazines purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 350 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 351 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 373 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 469 84-0 (2015) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 491 84-0 (2015) Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 619 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. House: Ways & Means 1 hr. notice-for reconsideration
HB 633 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain health care supplies. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 641 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 682 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 728 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 736 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil Relating to the treatment of a landman as an independent contractor. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
HB 849 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1067 84-0 (2015) Author: Koop, Linda Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education
HB 1078 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1081 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 1087 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al. Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1127 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the computation of total consideration for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1201 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to a sales tax exemption for items sold at a United States military installation to a member of the United States armed forces on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1249 84-0 (2015) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 1261 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Susan Lewis
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1312 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Phil Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. House: Economic & Small Business Development Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1370 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 1398 84-0 (2015) Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al. Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1458 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1625 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain lightbulbs for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1737 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1836 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the allocation of certain sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Transportation Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 1841 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the applicability of the sales and use tax to certain insurance services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 1857 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically. House: Ways & Means Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1871 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report sales and use tax information to certain taxing entities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1964 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to certain convention center hotel projects. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 2009 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2096 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain multi-user data centers from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2112 84-0 (2015) Author: Spitzer, Stuart | et. al. Relating to the valuation used to compute the sales and use tax imposed on the sale of certain motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2113 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the taxation of fireworks. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2199 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2228 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a refund of certain sales taxes collected by certain hotels and restaurants that complete renovation projects; authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2294 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the audit, assessment, and collection of sales and use tax on general aviation aircraft under the Texas Tax Code. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2307 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2313 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Garcia, Sylvia
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold by certain nonprofit organizations through a vending machine; adding a provision subject to a criminal offense. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2341 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 2389 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2400 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Taylor, Van
Relating to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2492 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2506 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2507 84-0 (2015) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 2527 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2603 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2686 84-0 (2015) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the provision and use of certain transportation funding, including the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale or use of motor vehicles. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 2691 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and an oil and gas severance tax credit for the use of alternative base fluids in energized fracturing operations; imposing a civil penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2693 84-0 (2015) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to exemptions from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2694 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain items sold by small businesses in this state during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2712 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2844 84-0 (2015) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a full service event business of certain tangible personal property. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2853 84-0 (2015) Author: Anderson, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2883 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the addition of territory to a crime control and prevention district and to a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2910 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for mineral exploration and production. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3039 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to requiring certain metal building, roof, and component retailers to register with the comptroller; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Postponed
HB 3049 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain cleaning services performed for a health care facility. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3174 84-0 (2015) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3229 84-0 (2015) Author: Cyrier, John | et. al. Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3287 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3304 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property sold to or used by certain state data center services providers. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3306 84-0 (2015) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to a motor vehicle sales tax credit or refund in an amount equal to certain tolls paid by the purchaser of a motor vehicle. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3320 84-0 (2015) Author: Tinderholt, Tony Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services
HB 3484 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the application of sales and use taxes to certain food items. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 3486 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to ad valorem and certain state taxes; decreasing certain state tax rates. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3507 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to providing a sales and use tax refund or franchise tax credit for businesses that employ former offenders. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3542 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for certain data processing services. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3626 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3639 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales and use tax rates for designated periods. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3689 84-0 (2015) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3719 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain water-conserving products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3763 84-0 (2015) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to the allocation of certain increases in state sales tax revenue due to transportation projects to the state highway fund through the use of economic impact zones established by the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Referred directly to s/c on Long-term Infrastructure Planning by chair
HB 3826 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4005 84-0 (2015) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4029 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes. Filed
HB 4065 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4067 84-0 (2015) Author: White, James Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax imposed on the purchase, rental, or use of certain emergency services vehicles. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 13 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 24 84-0 (2015) Author: Harless, Patricia Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating revenue derived from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund and limiting the permissible uses of certain money in the fund. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HJR 33 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HJR 39 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 43 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain prescription medicine. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HJR 53 84-0 (2015) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HJR 88 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan 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. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 91 84-0 (2015) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HJR 140 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HR 3385 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5. Reported enrolled
SB 5 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund and the available school fund of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue and to the uses of the revenue allocated to the state highway fund. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
SB 31 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 61 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the allocation and use of revenue derived from certain transportation-related taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 140 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services used for the navigation of certain farm and ranch machinery and equipment. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 157 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by certain university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 184 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 228 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from schedule
SB 232 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for limited periods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 248 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 296 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. Senate: Education Co-author authorized
SB 341 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 426 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold during a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 529 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the eligibility of a landman for unemployment compensation. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 590 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 591 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 608 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 689 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a refund of overpayments of the motor vehicle sales tax computed based on standard presumptive value. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 693 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 724 84-0 (2015) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the motor vehicle sales tax applicable to motor vehicles used by transportation companies for certain purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 743 84-0 (2015) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the allocation of certain surplus state revenue for periodic reductions in the state sales tax rate. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 755 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain computer program transactions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 758 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 761 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the taxation of fireworks. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 798 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 845 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to an exemption from and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain boats and boat motors. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 853 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the signature requirement for a sales tax permit application filed electronically. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 904 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1000 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the use of sales tax revenue collected under certain contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Co-author authorized
SB 1009 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1030 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1104 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1125 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to the application of the motor vehicle sales tax to the sale of a new motor vehicle to certain manufacturers or distributors. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1143 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the taxation, titling, and registration of certain motor vehicles. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1158 84-0 (2015) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a county jail sales and use tax; authorizing a tax. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1182 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Relating to the use of money in the state highway fund for toll projects. Senate: Transportation Co-author authorized
SB 1225 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the retention and use of sales tax revenue collected by certain retailers to provide job training and placement services to certain persons. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1226 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1245 84-0 (2015) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the use of certain coins and bullion as legal tender. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee
SB 1249 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to a sales and use exemption for ink cartridges for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1275 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1291 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1347 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1356 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water-efficient products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1366 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Sponsor: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the allocation to the Parks and Wildlife Department of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1391 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a sales tax imposed on the purchase of certain health care supplies. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1396 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the sales and use taxation of aircraft. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 1515 84-0 (2015) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1527 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report sales and use tax information to certain taxing entities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1688 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the Memorial Day weekend sales tax exemption period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1782 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the status of separate legal entities for purposes of the sales and use tax on aircraft. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1793 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to the exemption of certain mobility items and daily general use items for the elderly to be exempted from sales taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1835 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain current or former military personnel. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1850 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to a sales tax exemption for the rental of equipment used in the construction or improvement of a road or highway for a governmental entity. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1933 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold through a vending machine operated by certain nonprofit organizations. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2006 84-0 (2015) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to decreasing the state sales and use tax rate. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2029 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SCR 51 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1356. Received from the Senate
SJR 5 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating a portion of the revenue derived from the state sales and use tax and the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle to the state highway fund. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 15 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 18 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 35 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SJR 42 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenues from motor vehicle registration fees and taxes on motor fuels and lubricants may be used. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 43 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the issuance of certain debt and the use of certain revenue for toll roads. Senate: Transportation Co-author authorized
SJR 47 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SR 1035 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.J.R. No. 5. Reported enrolled
HB 40 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain other items. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 53 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collection and payment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 57 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. Filed
HB 78 83-0 (2013) Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain coins and precious metals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 105 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 126 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to refunds or credits of certain sales tax paid by certain business entities during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 162 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 178 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water efficient products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 230 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 357 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 430 83-0 (2013) Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for certain motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 479 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform No action taken in committee
HB 514 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 515 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al. Relating to the remittance of certain taxes and fees and the allocation of certain state money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 538 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the repeal of certain tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 603 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to exempting certain textbooks for university and college courses from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 697 83-0 (2013) Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain items sold by school booster clubs and support organizations; authorizing a sales and use tax exemption. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 735 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of certain revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 744 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain electronic devices sold during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 779 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 782 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 800 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities. House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 854 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 859 83-0 (2013) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain military servicemembers serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 896 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee
HB 902 83-0 (2013) Author: González, Mary Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for books and magazines purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1062 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money. House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency and Reform Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1133 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1162 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain disabled veterans. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1202 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing and footwear. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1223 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1291 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for gun safety devices for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1320 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the discount for prepayment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1466 83-0 (2013) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the sales and use tax consequences of economic development agreements in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1511 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the rates of sales and use taxes imposed by municipalities; authorizing an increase or decrease in the rate of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1533 83-0 (2013) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1609 83-0 (2013) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the limit on the rate of growth in appropriations and to the authority of the comptroller to reduce the state sales tax rate for designated periods. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1623 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities by a qualifying biotechnology start-up. House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1630 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1655 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1660 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the collection and reporting of municipal and other local governmental entity sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1712 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem and sales and use taxes for property used in connection with an offshore spill response containment system. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1787 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the elimination of the discounts allowed for timely filing and prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes for certain workforce training programs. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1823 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of revenue received from the tax imposed on the gross receipts from the rental of a motor vehicle. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1900 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to exempting certain amounts charged for certain cable television services from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1923 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1935 83-0 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt | et. al. Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1983 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the fiscal transparency of certain entities responsible for public money. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2047 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property and services related to mineral exploration and production. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2119 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzales, Larry Relating to the computation of total consideration for purposes of the motor vehicle sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2235 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for certain motor vehicles purchased or used by veterans with disabilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2271 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to an annual hurricane damage mitigation week. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2288 83-0 (2013) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes of certain health care supplies. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2300 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to funding and donations for county transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2473 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to use of sales and use tax proceeds by economic development corporations in connection with housing facilities for certain institutions of higher education. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 2492 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2504 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to sales and use tax treatment of certain snack items; eliminating a tax exemption. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2543 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to changing the manner in which the tax on mixed beverages is imposed. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2666 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to the first day of the school year for public schools. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
HB 2699 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2730 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to sales and use tax imposed by boards of certain municipal transit departments. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2746 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2779 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2813 83-0 (2013) Author: Sanford, Scott Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2904 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation to the state highway fund of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 2941 83-0 (2013) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain property and services used in research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education. House: Economic & Small Business Development Left pending in committee
HB 2943 83-0 (2013) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities of entities in the aerospace industry. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2974 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the short-term motor vehicle rental tax used to finance certain athletic events. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2999 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Tracy Relating to the sales and use tax imposed on trailers and semitrailers sold or used in this state. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 3092 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones and the creation and funding of the Texas workforce investment program. House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3113 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the application of the exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in manufacturing. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 3159 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an agreement to allocate sales and use tax after a municipality annexes land in an emergency services district and to the provision of emergency services in that area. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3169 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on certain taxable items. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3223 83-0 (2013) Author: Ratliff, Bennett Relating to municipal sales and use tax remittances by certain retailers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3272 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John Relating to the imposition of and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain vessels. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3278 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the collection and enforcement of sales and use taxes on imported firearms. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3352 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to a study and possible action regarding the improper avoidance of the use tax due on certain off-road vehicles purchased in other states. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3387 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certified water conservation technologies, authorizing a fee. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3469 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the contents of a receipt for motor fuel sold at retail; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee
HB 3571 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to taxes, fees, and other amounts administered or collected by the comptroller of public accounts; lowering a tax rate. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3644 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3742 83-0 (2013) Author: Lavender, George | et. al. To repeal certain state sales, use, excise, franchise, severance, production, occupations, gross receipts and inheritance taxes, to repeal or limit certain local sales, use, excise and ad valorem property taxes, to enact a statewide and local value added tax, and to reform school finance and administration; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3842 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 33 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 40 83-0 (2013) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HJR 68 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 74 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food and medicine. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HJR 143 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing ad valorem taxes and limiting the rate and applicability of state and local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 19 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to certain residential and other structures and mitigation of loss to those structures resulting from natural catastrophes; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 46 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exempting books purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from the sales and use tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 69 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 70 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 158 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Zerwas, John
Relating to the average price below which a newspaper is exempt from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 175 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 287 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 305 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 309 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 313 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, and receipt of tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: Health & Human Services Co-author authorized
SB 342 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to exemption from the sales tax for certain water efficient products for a limited period. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 371 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the manner in which the tax on the even exchange of motor vehicles is applied. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 372 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in manufacturing. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 446 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to allowable transfers to the Parks and Wildlife Department and the Texas Historical Commission of proceeds from the taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SB 475 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Justin
Relating to the expiration of the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance in certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 485 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing and footwear. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 493 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to imposing a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages; providing a penalty. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 509 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 529 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Oliveira, René
Relating to the creation of the offense of installation, transfer, use, or possession of an automated sales suppression device or phantom-ware. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 535 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products. Senate: Finance No action taken in subcommittee
SB 559 83-0 (2013) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the remittance dates of certain taxes and fees and the allocation dates of certain state money. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 571 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes of certain health care supplies. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 730 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to data centers from the sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 784 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to exempting emergency preparation supplies from the sales and use tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 843 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to public access to boundary, financial, and tax rate information of certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Open Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 859 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al. Relating to a sales and use tax exemption and a franchise tax credit related to certain research and development activities. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 862 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the imposition of and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain vessels. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 933 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the allocation of the proceeds from taxes imposed on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 935 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the sales and use tax on the repair, maintenance, creation, or restoration, or the sale, storage, use, or other consumption, of a computer program. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 997 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the sales and use tax consequences of economic development agreements made by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1140 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1151 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to sales and use tax treatment of certain snack items. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1228 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for firearms and hunting supplies for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1252 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain tangible personal property and services related to mineral exploration and production. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1330 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services and to the exclusion of that property in certain economic development agreements. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SB 1443 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an exemption from sales and use tax for certain property purchased using money from the community development block grant disaster recovery program and used to repair or reconstruct a real property improvement damaged by a natural disaster. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1465 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to exempting certain amounts charged for certain cable television services from the sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1498 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to a sales tax exemption for certain items sold to or used by certain venues that present live music. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1504 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on taxable items sold or provided under certain contracts. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1533 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to municipal sales and use tax remittances by certain retailers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1633 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1634 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the administration, collection, and enforcement of sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1685 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exemptions from property taxation and sales and use taxation for certain offshore spill response and well containment property used to control pollution. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
SJR 17 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of the state sales and use tax on sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 20 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SJR 33 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to create school security districts and impose ad valorem taxes for crime prevention measures; authorizing a tax. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
SJR 35 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, and medicine. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 47 83-0 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee
HB 20 83-1 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 29 83-1 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 65 83-1 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 14 83-1 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
SB 33 83-1 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 5 83-1 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 8 83-2 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Appropriations Left pending in committee
HB 38 83-2 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 54 83-2 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the deposit to the state highway fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue. Filed
HB 55 83-2 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund. Filed
SJR 5 83-2 (2013) Author: Eltife, Kevin Proposing a constitutional amendment temporarily increasing the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating revenue derived from that rate increase to repaying certain transportation bonds and other obligations. Filed
HB 7 83-3 (2013) Author: Frank, James Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from the taxes imposed on the sale, rental, or use of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Funding, Select Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
HB 12 83-3 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund. House: Transportation Funding, Select Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
HB 13 83-3 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the deposit to the state highway fund and the Texas emissions reduction plan fund of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue. House: Transportation Funding, Select Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
HB 14 83-3 (2013) Author: Schaefer, Matt Relating to authorizing certain general infrastructure projects to be undertaken by Type B economic development corporations. Filed
HB 16 83-3 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales, use, and rental tax revenue; making an appropriation. House: Transportation Funding, Select Referred to Transportation Funding, Select
HB 181 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to an exemption from the sales tax on handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ammunition. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 199 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for clothing, footwear, and certain other items for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 205 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Jose
Relating to the imposition by certain municipalities and municipal transit departments of the local sales and use tax in certain federal military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Finance
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HB 264 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes and to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 268 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes, including the motor vehicle sales and use tax, for timber and certain items used in or on a farm, ranch, timber operation, or agricultural aircraft operation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 270 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to sales and use tax information provided to certain local governmental entities. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 328 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to information provided to a person applying for a state tax permit or license. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 344 82-0 (2011) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 353 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collection and payment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 379 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for clothing, footwear, and certain other items for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 433 82-0 (2011) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones. House: Economic & Small Business Development Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 453 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 455 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 522 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by military service members serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 590 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the consummation of sales for purposes of local sales and use taxes and to the reallocation of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 629 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the use of municipal or county sales tax increment financing for a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 640 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales and use tax for military servicemembers serving on active duty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 658 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. House: Ways & Means Considered in Calendars
HB 704 82-0 (2011) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the rate of a local sales and use tax imposed by certain local governmental entities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 744 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain business entities during a limited period. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 766 82-0 (2011) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education
HB 815 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the state highway fund. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 1316 82-0 (2011) Author: Torres, Raul Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1317 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a presumption that certain retailers are engaged in business in this state for the purpose of the use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1378 82-0 (2011) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1597 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to a temporary increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and dedicating the amount of the temporary increase to the foundation school fund. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1628 82-0 (2011) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1790 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a limitation on the sales and use tax imposed on a boat. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1819 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax. House: Natural Resources Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1894 82-0 (2011) Author: Quintanilla, Chente Relating to customs brokers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2008 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John Relating to automated sales and use tax remittances by retailers. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2016 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the operation of certain rapid transit authorities, including the power to repeal the local sales and use tax exemption for telecommunications services and the use of revenue from the tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2045 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2187 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John Relating to the imposition of and a limitation on the sales tax imposed on certain vessels. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2209 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2213 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of certain revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2214 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain sweetened beverages and ingredients used to make certain sweetened beverages and to the use of the revenue for the promotion of children's health programs; providing penalties. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2237 82-0 (2011) Author: Lyne, Lanham | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Left pending in committee
HB 2316 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to county powers, duties, and services, including the powers and duties of certain districts, and the authorization of certain health care programs and studies. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2332 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2355 82-0 (2011) Author: Madden, Jerry Relating to a sales and use tax credit or refund for employers of persons who obtain a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2403 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to retailers engaged in business in this state for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2462 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2527 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2568 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the authority of a commuter rail district to impose a property tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2719 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to the clarification of the circumstances under which a retailer is considered to be engaged in business in this state, and the information required to be provided by certain retailers, for purposes of the collection of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2760 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee
HB 2782 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2810 82-0 (2011) Author: Miller, Sid
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property incorporated into or attached to certain agricultural structures. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2813 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to requiring the comptroller to provide notice to a person who will be regarded as a retailer or seller for purposes of sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2884 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 2958 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the effect of a change in the state sales and use tax base on certain ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units and the dedication of revenue attributable to the expansion of the state sales and use tax base to ad valorem tax relief. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2972 82-0 (2011) Author: Smith, Todd
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3012 82-0 (2011) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the exemption from the sales tax for certain school art supplies during limited periods. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3036 82-0 (2011) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3067 82-0 (2011) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to a surcharge on certain fuel inefficient vehicles. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3102 82-0 (2011) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to meetings of the Legislative Budget Board in response to consecutive declines in reported sales and use tax revenues. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3104 82-0 (2011) Author: Simpson, David | et. al. Relating to precious metal coins. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3120 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3182 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the imposition of state taxes, including the sales and use, motor vehicle sales and use, and hotel occupancy tax, on certain oilfield portable units. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 3215 82-0 (2011) Author: Button, Angie Relating to a limitation on use of corporate revenue by economic development corporations. House: Economic & Small Business Development Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3275 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3284 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to customs brokers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3302 82-0 (2011) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of certain Type A economic development corporations to undertake certain categories of projects. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3341 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al. Relating to the rebate, refund, or payment of tax proceeds to a qualified hotel project. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
HB 3367 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to the repeal of the laws authorizing the imposition of ad valorem taxes, the rates and expansion of the applicability of state and local sales and use taxes, the distribution of sales and use tax revenue to entities formerly imposing ad valorem taxes, and the replacement of ad valorem tax revenue in relation to financing public schools. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3438 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to an election to authorize a sales and use tax adopted by certain municipalities to finance sports and community venues to be used for economic development purposes. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HB 3479 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne Relating to the rate and amount of the sales and use taxes imposed on certain equipment sold, leased, or used by certain data centers. House: Ways & Means Reported favorably as substituted
HB 3672 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to requiring the comptroller to provide notice to a person who will be regarded as a retailer or seller for purposes of sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3675 82-0 (2011) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to assessments and taxes on subscription video service providers. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 3685 82-0 (2011) Author: Aliseda, Jose Relating to the collection and distribution of sales taxes and the hours of operation for certain retailers. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3702 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to sales and use tax imposed by boards of certain municipal transit departments. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 3703 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3739 82-0 (2011) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to exempting the sale of certain property used for research and development from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3767 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property or a taxable service that is resold or otherwise transferred. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3774 82-0 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Relating to the administration, collection, enforcement of various taxes and fees; providing penalties. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 3863 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John | et. al. Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. House: Ways & Means Meeting cancelled
HJR 5 82-0 (2011) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding an increase in the maximum amount to be retained in the constitutional economic stabilization fund and dedicating for deposit in that fund certain sales and use tax revenues. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HJR 9 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating the revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to fund training and programs to improve the health of public school students. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 10 82-0 (2011) Author: Farias, Joe Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue from a tax on certain sweetened beverages to training and programs to improve the health of public school students and to the general revenue fund. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 36 82-0 (2011) Author: Raymond, Richard Pena Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taxation of the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment prescribing the purposes for which revenue from motor vehicle registration fees, certain motor vehicle-related taxes, and certain revenues received from the federal government may be used. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HJR 77 82-0 (2011) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale, use, or rental of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 142 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes and limit the rates of state and local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2654 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275. Reported enrolled
SB 52 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 267 82-0 (2011) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to a joint statement regarding the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
SB 268 82-0 (2011) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to the distribution, possession, purchase, consumption, receipt, and taxation of tobacco products; providing penalties. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 393 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to amended sales tax reports and the reallocation of sales tax revenue. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 495 82-0 (2011) Author: Fraser, Troy Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle use tax for motor vehicles brought into this state by certain military personnel or retired military personnel. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 523 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the allocation of certain motor vehicle sales tax revenue to the state highway fund and to the uses of that revenue. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 538 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 618 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 758 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to sales and use tax information provided to certain local governmental entities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 776 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to customs brokers. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 830 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the use of customs brokers to obtain a refund of sales and use taxes and to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 836 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the amount of the discount allowed for prepayment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 837 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain reimbursements provided for the collection of sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 900 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the Aldine Improvement District; providing authority to impose a tax. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 977 82-0 (2011) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Torres, Raul
Relating to the imposition, use, rebate, and refund of certain taxes related to certain hotel business revenue. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1004 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the imposition of a tax on certain beverages. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1040 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to exemptions from the sales and use tax for certain energy-efficient products. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1088 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Jose Relating to the imposition by certain municipalities and municipal transit departments of the local sales and use tax in certain federal military installations. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1172 82-0 (2011) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to automated sales and use tax remittances by retailers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1215 82-0 (2011) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1280 82-0 (2011) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the taxation and titling of certain off-road vehicles. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 1345 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1411 82-0 (2011) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain firearms, hunting equipment, ammunition, and firearm or hunting accessories for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1422 82-0 (2011) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities; creating an offense. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 1428 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone, and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for highway projects. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1595 82-0 (2011) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to species-protection programs for the Edwards Aquifer, the Guadalupe River Basin, the San Antonio River Basin, and the San Antonio Bay and estuary system; imposing a tax. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 1602 82-0 (2011) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for certain agricultural items. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1663 82-0 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1721 82-0 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property or a taxable service that is resold or otherwise transferred. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1798 82-0 (2011) Author: West, Royce | et. al. Relating to retailers engaged in business in this state for purposes of sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1927 82-0 (2011) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Garza, John
Relating to the authority of certain volunteer firefighter and emergency services organizations to hold tax-free sales or auctions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SJR 22 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain revenue derived from the tax imposed on the sale of motor vehicles to the state highway fund. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
SJR 42 82-0 (2011) Author: Ogden, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission, subject to legislative review and approval, to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for certain purposes. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
HR 232 82-1 (2011) Author: Pitts, Jim Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled
SB 38 82-1 (2011) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to certain discounts and reimbursements allowed for payment of sales and use taxes and the allocation of certain revenue from those taxes. Co-author authorized
SR 130 82-1 (2011) Author: Duncan, Robert Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1. Reported enrolled
HB 7 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks, the transfer of a historic site from the Parks and Wildlife Department to the Texas Historical Commission, and the general rulemaking authority of the Parks and Wildlife Commission. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 20 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 57 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for personal computers during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 150 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 236 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the procedures to obtain an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 238 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 303 81-0 (2009) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for labor to install certain tangible personal property in buildings that obtain LEED certification. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 325 81-0 (2009) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 346 81-0 (2009) Author: Straus, Joe Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. Filed
HB 411 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to motor vehicle sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 412 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain assessments and fees related to telecommunications services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 422 81-0 (2009) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to information provided to a person applying for a state tax permit or license. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 424 81-0 (2009) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 450 81-0 (2009) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 468 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 507 81-0 (2009) Author: Brown, Betty
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain fund-raising sales conducted by a nonprofit organization that operates to benefit the patients of a state mental hospital. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
HB 564 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 701 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the provision of ad valorem tax relief. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 754 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne Relating to an exemption from the tax imposed on the rental of a motor vehicle under certain circumstances. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 791 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 799 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 803 81-0 (2009) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 847 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the maximum rate of certain local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 980 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1142 81-0 (2009) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to the designation of qualified media production locations in media production development zones and to exemptions from the sales and use tax for items used for media production facilities in qualified media production locations. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1208 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1261 81-0 (2009) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1376 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1377 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1403 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1417 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy systems and related equipment. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1431 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1509 81-0 (2009) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to motor vehicles used for fire, emergency, or disaster response purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 1591 81-0 (2009) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1658 81-0 (2009) Author: King, Phil Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1801 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpacks and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
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HB 1803 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1817 81-0 (2009) Author: Rose, Patrick Relating to the authority of a county or library district to receive local sales tax information. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1823 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxation of certain energy conservation-related property. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee
HB 1844 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1849 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1894 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1896 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, John | et. al. Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1902 81-0 (2009) Author: Branch, Dan Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy-efficient products. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1964 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1996 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian | et. al. Relating to exempting the sale of certain property used for research and development from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2025 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the dedication of certain state sales and use tax revenue to the foundation school fund. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 2041 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain items used to survive severe weather. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2043 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collecting sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2226 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain solar and wind energy devices. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2228 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the timing of a referendum election to continue a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2319 81-0 (2009) Author: Eissler, Rob Relating to the treatment of certain exempt organizations as agents of suppliers or distributors of taxable items for purposes of the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2338 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2398 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the state sales tax rate and creation of the education equalization fund to equalize funding among school districts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2420 81-0 (2009) Author: McClendon, Ruth Relating to ad valorem and sales and use tax exemptions for high-speed passenger rail facilities. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2489 81-0 (2009) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the allocation of revenue from the motor vehicle sales tax to the state highway fund. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2505 81-0 (2009) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the rates and imposition of the state sales and franchise taxes and to the allocation of certain revenue. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2583 81-0 (2009) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on taxable items sold or provided under qualified destination management services contracts. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2654 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2717 81-0 (2009) Author: Bolton, Valinda Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report certain sales and use tax information to an emergency services district and to the right of the district to bring a suit for collection of the tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2749 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig | et. al. Relating to economic recovery grants for certain municipalities following public calamities. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
HB 2762 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 2879 81-0 (2009) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3022 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Relating to the imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on certain motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3030 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3144 81-0 (2009) Author: Gonzalez Toureilles, Yvonne
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for property used in agricultural operations and for aircraft used in connection with agriculture. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3190 81-0 (2009) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3242 81-0 (2009) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the sales tax on computer program services. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3341 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert | et. al. Relating to the creation of a transportation development corporation in certain municipalities; authorizing local option elections for funding mass transit projects. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 3343 81-0 (2009) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to county participation in the enterprise zone program. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3491 81-0 (2009) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to the creation, administration, powers, and duties of a county assistance district. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3514 81-0 (2009) Author: Dunnam, Jim Relating to retail motor vehicles sales tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3530 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to allowing a person who originally paid a tax to obtain reimbursement for tax paid in error. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3690 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3731 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3852 81-0 (2009) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the authority of certain counties to implement a pilot program to provide certain health care services and to the funding of the program. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3893 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the rate of the state sales tax on direct broadcast satellite service. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3895 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the sales tax on computer program services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3956 81-0 (2009) Author: Turner, Chris Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3971 81-0 (2009) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land. House: Land & Resource Management Postponed
HB 4077 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to administration of the municipal sales and use tax; providing a criminal penalty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4078 81-0 (2009) Author: Howard, Charlie Relating to the administration of the municipal sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4088 81-0 (2009) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4109 81-0 (2009) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4201 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a credit or reimbursement of the motor vehicle sales tax paid on uncollectable payments. House: Ways & Means Reported favorably as substituted
HB 4234 81-0 (2009) Author: Otto, John Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4376 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Wayne
Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the authority of the Baytown Municipal Development District to use sales tax revenue to promote new or expanded business development. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 4516 81-0 (2009) Author: Homer, Mark | et. al. Relating to the taxation and titling of off-road vehicles. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4525 81-0 (2009) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to qualified manufacturing project zones. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4574 81-0 (2009) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to administration of the municipal sales and use tax; providing a criminal penalty. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 60 81-0 (2009) Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 81 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the state general sales and use tax rate and dedicating the increased state revenue to public education and property tax relief. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HJR 124 81-0 (2009) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HJR 126 81-0 (2009) Author: Laubenberg, Jodie Proposing a constitutional amendment to transfer certain surplus state revenues to a sales tax relief fund to support state sales tax holidays at the discretion of the comptroller. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 22 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 120 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the rate of the motor vehicle sales and use tax imposed on certain motor vehicles. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 130 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 133 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for energy efficient products for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 134 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the period during which certain energy-efficient products are exempt from the sales tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 144 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies and instructional materials. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 162 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to the crediting of appropriated funds from the collection of taxes imposed on the sale of sporting goods. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 179 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 190 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to a sales and use tax rebate for certain low-income families. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 360 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al. Relating to exempting certain hurricane preparation supplies from the sales tax for a limited period. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 383 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to the allocation to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund of a portion of the revenue from the motor vehicle sales and use tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 402 81-0 (2009) Author: Eltife, Kevin | et. al. Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt a one-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 437 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to energy efficient products; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 462 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the repeal of the partial tax exemption for certain beer. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 467 81-0 (2009) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of certain aviation and air transportation-related sales and use tax proceeds for aviation facilities development. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 505 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to authorizing the designation of an area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone, and authorizing the revenue from the state sales and use taxes imposed in the zone to be deposited in a revolving fund and used to repay financial assistance provided from the fund for highway projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 539 81-0 (2009) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the funding of certain activities of the General Land Office pertaining to the management of coastal public land. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 599 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain renewable energy devices and manufacturing equipment. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 619 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain solar energy devices. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 636 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the imposition of the franchise tax and local sales and use taxes, including the authority of a county or other local governmental entity to receive local sales tax information. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 675 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain limited periods. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 694 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts provided for collecting sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 792 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 851 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the reallocation of local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 852 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 942 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to local option methods for financing transportation projects and services. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Left pending in committee
SB 958 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain aircraft, including machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 966 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 995 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on motor vehicles transferred as the result of a gift. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 996 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to imposition of the motor vehicle sales tax on leased motor vehicles. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1128 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for medical equipment used by physicians in certain areas of this state. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 1199 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to refunds of and credits for certain sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1202 81-0 (2009) Author: Deuell, Bob | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the collection and allocation of local sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
1 hr. notice-to suspend rules
SB 1247 81-0 (2009) Author: Harris, Chris
Sponsor: Pierson, Paula
Relating to the imposition and use of the municipal hotel occupancy tax by certain eligible central municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
SB 1265 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to obtaining an exemption from the motor vehicle sales tax for motor vehicles driven by persons who have orthopedic handicaps. Senate: Finance Co-author authorized
SB 1272 81-0 (2009) Author: Carona, John Relating to ad valorem and sales and use tax exemptions for high-speed passenger rail facilities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1294 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the deadline for reallocating local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1300 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the duty of the comptroller to provide sales and use tax information to an emergency services district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1347 81-0 (2009) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on taxable items sold or provided under certain contracts. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1357 81-0 (2009) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to a joint statement relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1444 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to exempting the sale of certain property used for research and development from the sales tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1534 81-0 (2009) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to county assistance districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1671 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the permissible uses of money in an ad valorem tax increment account for a transportation reinvestment zone established by a municipality. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1716 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1753 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the procedure for reallocating local sales and use taxes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1788 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff Relating to an exemption from the sales tax on handguns, rifles, shotguns, and ammunition. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 1833 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to county participation in the enterprise zone program. House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Senate: Economic Development
House appoints conferees-reported
SB 1859 81-0 (2009) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee
SB 1929 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the designation of qualified media production locations in media production development zones and to exemptions from the sales and use tax for items used for media production facilities in qualified media production locations. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1934 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information. Senate: Economic Development Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1996 81-0 (2009) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the creation of and sales and use taxes imposed by county assistance districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 2016 81-0 (2009) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the purchase and operation of plug-in hybrid electric motor vehicles, including the establishment of a pilot program by the state energy conservation office. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources
SB 2051 81-0 (2009) Author: Averitt, Kip Relating to the collection by the Parks and Wildlife Department of taxes imposed on the sales and use of boats and boat motors and to the disposition of those taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2305 81-0 (2009) Author: Williams, Tommy Relating to the sales tax treatment of a fundraising sale by a qualified organization. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SB 2395 81-0 (2009) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the timing of a referendum election to continue a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SJR 6 81-0 (2009) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of the revenue received from the sporting goods sales tax. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
SJR 18 81-0 (2009) Author: Ogden, Steve
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the Texas Transportation Commission, subject to legislative review and approval, to designate the area adjacent to a state highway project as a transportation finance zone and dedicating the proceeds of the state sales and use taxes imposed in a transportation finance zone to the Texas Mobility Fund for certain purposes. House: Transportation
Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HB 6 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Considered in Calendars
HB 12 80-0 (2007) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to parks, wildlife, hunting, and historic sites; the funding, powers, and duties of the Parks and Wildlife Department, the Parks and Wildlife Commission, and the Texas Historical Commission; and standards for certain state law enforcement officers; providing a criminal penalty. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 60 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to motor vehicle sales and use taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 81 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to expanding the limited period for exemptions from the sales tax for clothing and footwear. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 82 80-0 (2007) Author: Branch, Dan | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain computers during a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 142 80-0 (2007) Author: Jackson, Jim
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to imposition of local sales and use taxes on certain taxable items shipped outside a transit authority. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 260 80-0 (2007) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations
HB 261 80-0 (2007) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the computation of the motor vehicle sales and use tax on the sale of certain motor vehicles. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 318 80-0 (2007) Author: Miller, Sid Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on sporting goods. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 324 80-0 (2007) Author: Hamilton, Mike Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 373 80-0 (2007) Author: Hochberg, Scott
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax on certain sales made by individuals. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 466 80-0 (2007) Author: Flores, Kino Relating to the allocation and use of revenue from the sales tax imposed on certain sporting goods. House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism Referred to Culture, Recreation, and Tourism
HB 513 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David | et. al. Relating to exempting from the sales tax taxable items for personal use by certain permanently disabled veterans. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 573 80-0 (2007) Author: Gonzales, Veronica | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to providing street lights in a subdivision in the unincorporated area of certain counties. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 625 80-0 (2007) Author: King, Phil Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 646 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for nonvehicular fuel cells. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 683 80-0 (2007) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the imposition of taxes on rail freight to fund the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 955 80-0 (2007) Author: Farabee, David Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies, textbooks, books, and instructional materials. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 986 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl | et. al. Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for certain assessments and fees related to telecommunications services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1000 80-0 (2007) Author: Burnam, Lon | et. al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain energy efficient products for a limited period. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1008 80-0 (2007) Author: Patrick, Diane Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive municipal sales tax information from the comptroller. House: Local Government Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1014 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to sales and use tax information provided by the comptroller to certain municipalities. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1015 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to the electronic payment of certain taxes and the electronic filing of certain reports. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1027 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for school supplies. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1084 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the sale of certain food products sold at school events. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1305 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Wayne Relating to the application of the sales tax to the surveying of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1325 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to exempting sales of certain hurricane preparation supplies in certain counties from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1434 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee
HB 1459 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain telecommunications services provided through the use of a pay phone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 1524 80-0 (2007) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to sports and community venue projects. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1701 80-0 (2007) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the application of the sunset review process to certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1720 80-0 (2007) Author: McReynolds, Jim
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the counties eligible to create a county assistance district that may impose a sales and use tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1729 80-0 (2007) Author: Leibowitz, David Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1831 80-0 (2007) Author: McCall, Brian Relating to the sales and use tax on certain pharmaceutical biotechnology cleanrooms and equipment. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1890 80-0 (2007) Author: Raymond, Richard | et. al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1950 80-0 (2007) Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for byproducts sold by electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2010 80-0 (2007) Author: Rose, Patrick
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to declaratory relief for businesses in this state for liability for sales and use taxes of other states. House: Civil Practices
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2057 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to state tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2083 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the authority of the voters of a county to adopt a one-half cent sales and use tax in the county to provide property tax relief. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2084 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred | et. al. Relating to sales and use taxes by certain municipalities. House: Local Government Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2085 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the authority of the voters of a municipality or a county to adopt a one-quarter cent sales and use tax in the municipality or county to provide property tax relief. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2148 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for renewable energy technology. House: Ways & Means Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2317 80-0 (2007) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al. Relating to exempting property used or consumed by a manufacturer in certain research and development activities from the sales and use tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2324 80-0 (2007) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to customs brokers. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2487 80-0 (2007) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al. Relating to the establishment of the coastal erosion response account as a special account within the general revenue fund and the allocation of certain revenue received by this state under Section 8(g), Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, and from the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act to the General Land Office. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2488 80-0 (2007) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2593 80-0 (2007) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the sales tax on computer program services. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2748 80-0 (2007) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the application of the sales tax to services for repairing and remodeling certain historic commercial properties. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2787 80-0 (2007) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to an exemption from the sales tax for certain telecommunications equipment. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2806 80-0 (2007) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to a motor vehicle sales tax exemption for the trade-in of older vehicles. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2971 80-0 (2007) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to certain tax exemptions to promote sales and use of hydrogen-powered motor vehicles in this state. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2988 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred Relating to the authority of certain development corporations to spend tax revenue on certain mass transit-related facilities. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3033 80-0 (2007) Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al. Relating to the dedication of certain sales and use tax and franchise tax revenue to the Texas rail relocation and improvement fund. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3062 80-0 (2007) Author: Peña, Aaron Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3084 80-0 (2007) Author: Phillips, Larry
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the municipal street maintenance sales tax. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3162 80-0 (2007) Author: Ortiz, Jr., Solomon Relating to the sales and use tax rate for a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3268 80-0 (2007) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to the authority of voters of certain municipalities to extend or change the purposes of a sales and use tax for certain economic development corporations. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce


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