HB 391 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of tax incentives by business entities that assist employees to obtain abortions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 1053 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 1058 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/24
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1118 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1226 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1280 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the determination of compensation and reporting requirements for the franchise tax.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Abortion | SICK LEAVE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1915 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Nuclear | Energy--Solar | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2213 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to lowering the rates of and repealing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2344 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that assists an employee in obtaining a high school diploma or high school equivalency certificate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2859 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband deployment in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3542 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for opening an early learning and child-care center in certain affordable housing developments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Day Care | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3706 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the contents of a notice provided to a taxable entity that fails to file a franchise tax report when due.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3709 88-0 (2023)
Author: Noble, Candy
Relating to the franchise and insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4384 88-0 (2023)
Author: Price, Four
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold by television and radio broadcasters for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| RADIO | Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION
HB 4482 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4724 88-0 (2023)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4747 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide child care.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Day Care | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4807 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Electronic Information Systems | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 4809 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4983 88-0 (2023)
Author: Klick, Stephanie
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Franchise
SB 5 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 61 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the methods by which the comptroller may provide certain notices relating to the revocation or suspension of a permit or license or the forfeiture of corporate privileges in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for certain housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 356 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that participates in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Aliens | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 604 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
SB 953 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the determination of compensation and reporting requirements for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Abortion | SICK LEAVE | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1013 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Noble, Candy
Relating to the franchise and insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1061 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the computation of and total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1243 88-0 (2023)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain broadband grants made for the purposes of broadband deployment in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| BROADBAND NETWORKS | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 1476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that purchase certain theft deterrent and property loss prevention equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1605 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the reduction of the rates of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1614 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Price, Four
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold by television and radio broadcasters for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| RADIO | Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION
SB 1748 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a taxable entity that employs certain former offenders.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--General | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1845 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain large economic development projects, including certain electric generation facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 2203 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax credit for certain clean energy projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Energy--Fuel Storage | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 2390 88-0 (2023)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Family--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 26 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 3 88-2 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 1 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, and limitations on taxes and providing franchise tax relief.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | PROPERTY TAX & FRANCHISE TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 3 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/24
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 27 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the establishment of the Texas Parental Empowerment Program and an insurance premium tax credit for contributions made for purposes of that program.
Filed
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Admission & Attendance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--Primary & Secondary--Special | Governor | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS PARENTAL EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2023
HB 209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
HB 361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 864 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1195 87-0 (2021)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax treatment of certain loans and grants made under the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| COVID-19 | LOANS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1671 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1751 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1797 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 2037 87-0 (2021)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Fuel Storage | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2704 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to the treatment of certain limited liability companies as passive entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3000 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--Franchise
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
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3404 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--City | Taxation--County | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HB 3777 87-0 (2021)
Author: Noble, CandySponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3907 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4326 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Insurance
Laid on the table subject to call
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| MOTION PICTURE & RECORDING INDUSTRY | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 4487 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Received from the House
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | TEXAS RECOVERY ACT
HB 4491 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 89 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | GIFTS & DONATIONS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 358 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
SB 372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the forgiveness of a loan made under the Paycheck Protection Program for franchise tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| LOANS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 653 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the payment of franchise taxes by taxable entity that employs or contracts with a professional athlete.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Franchise
SB 813 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the insurance premium tax credit for the certified rehabilitation of certified historic structures.
House: Insurance Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
| Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly | et. al.
Relating to measures to facilitate the successful completion of degree and certificate programs by certain adult learners at public institutions of higher education.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ADULT EDUCATION | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1654 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1698 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Education--School Districts | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Governor | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 52 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 276 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 605 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
HB 710 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1068 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to strategies for railroad relocation and improvement, including a franchise tax credit for certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1089 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1607 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/20
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1923 86-0 (2019)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1937 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for certain low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2040 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax of payments received from certain insurance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 2545 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to franchise tax, oil production tax, and gas production tax incentives for certain desalination facility operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | DESALINATION | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 2611 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the treatment of certain limited liability companies as passive entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2759 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2864 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the E-Z computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3413 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to and computation of franchise tax owed by certain entities that hold precious metals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COINS & PRECIOUS METALS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3823 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that provide paid family care leave.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE | Labor--Management Relations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3866 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3868 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail and a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid on such property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3870 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a franchise tax credit for ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4198 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments made by a performing rights society for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to a franchise tax credit for investment in certain communities; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Property Interests--Personal Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SB 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 410 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 412 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid by a taxable entity on certain inventory.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 570 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Franchise
SB 644 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 774 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 1081 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1143 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property held for sale at retail and a franchise tax credit based on the ad valorem taxes paid on such property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1481 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1590 86-0 (2019)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to a franchise or insurance tax credit for low-income housing developments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1824 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments made by a performing rights society for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Arts & Humanities | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1869 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ persons with disabilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
SB 2001 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2326 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SJR 64 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue, in certain circumstances, to adjust franchise tax rates to phase out the franchise tax and to the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Co-sponsor authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Higher--Tuition | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
HB 388 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 423 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 445 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 509 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 538 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 595 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 599 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 725 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Aeronautics | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
HB 906 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1052 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1095 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to apportionment of margin from receipts from the sale of locomotives for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1127 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 1196 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1230 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1365 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities primarily engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1613 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to adjustment of the rates of the franchise tax; providing for decreases in tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1614 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2126 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, AngieSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that sell telephone prepaid calling cards.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2238 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2250 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2545 85-0 (2017)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a tax refund or credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2961 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3345 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the definition of "passive entity" for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise credit for entities that make certain railroad reconstruction or replacement expenditures.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to a franchise tax discount under certain circumstances.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3630 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an insurance premium tax credit for investment in certain communities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit pilot program for taxable entities that contribute to an employee dependent care flexible spending account.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3791 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to an exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received from an insurance organization that owns a controlling interest in a taxable entity for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3843 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for low-income housing developments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3992 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, JimSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain cooperatives with a member that has farmer-fruit grower members.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the definition of production used in determining the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4055 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 4247 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to franchise tax credits for small businesses that create quality jobs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Labor--Wages | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HJR 41 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 54 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Referred to Government Transparency & Operation
| Corporations & Associations | DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 87 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 72 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 112 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the decrease of the rates of the franchise tax under certain circumstances and the expiration of that tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 130 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 131 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 142 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 277 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Frank, James
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Effective on 9/1/17
| Military & Veterans | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 518 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 575 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 596 85-0 (2017)
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 Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1031 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1389 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for certain capital investments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1468 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1726 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the franchise tax rate applicable to certain taxable entities that sell telephone prepaid calling cards.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEPHONE PREPAID CALLING SERVICES | Utilities--Telecommunications
SB 2152 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SJR 14 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 32 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax; decreasing tax rates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 33 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the EZ computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
HB 83 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities primarily engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 84 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exclusion of certain funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 246 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to franchise tax credits for businesses that employ veterans; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 290 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 321 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 358 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 525 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 552 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 590 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the creation of research technology corporations for the development and commercialization of technologies owned by institutions of higher education or by certain medical centers with members that are institutions of higher education; providing for tax exemptions; providing a penalty.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 605 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay employees during jury selection or jury service.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Juries | Taxation--Franchise
HB 637 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 668 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 722 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain high school students.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Curriculum | Taxation--Franchise
HB 746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 850 84-0 (2015)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 895 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1047 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1152 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1261 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: 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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
HB 1314 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1315 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to temporary permissive alternate rates for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1387 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities offering internships to certain college students.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1634 84-0 (2015)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities offering postsecondary tuition assistance.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Education--Higher--Tuition | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1746 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1928 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax and insurance premium tax credits for investment in certain communities; imposing a monetary penalty; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1962 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to phase out the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2111 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2139 84-0 (2015)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2420 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees by certain new businesses located in small municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | City Government--Finance | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2427 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay tolls and other charges for use of a toll road.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Highways | Taxation--Franchise | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES
HB 2456 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2500 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax deduction for certain energy-generating equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2637 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to apportionment of margin from receipts from the sale of locomotives for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2674 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2865 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to electronic filing of certain reports; providing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2891 84-0 (2015)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to certain filing and reporting requirements for certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2896 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 2938 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the federal tax provisions applicable to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2939 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the deduction of certain officers' compensation as a cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2940 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the determination of compensation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2941 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the computation of wages and cash compensation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2942 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to passive entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3230 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the determination of eligible costs and expenses for purposes of the franchise tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
| Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 3270 84-0 (2015)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3305 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to certain employees.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Human Services--Direct Assistance | Labor--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 3354 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the transfer of certain unused franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to franchise tax payments and reports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3422 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3458 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for recycling of oil and gas drill cuttings.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Environment--Recycling | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3471 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the taxable entities from which no franchise tax payments are due for a period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3482 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the franchise tax; decreasing franchise tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION
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
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corrections--Parole, Probation & Pardons | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3548 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3923 84-0 (2015)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete; adding a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HCR 143 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 32.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 19 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 45 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HJR 64 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, GarySponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by or leased to or by a university research technology corporation.
House: Government Transparency & Operation Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 80 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HJR 95 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 4 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations; adding provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 7 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the computation of and to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 8 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 105 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 138 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 175 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 186 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Interim Studies | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 330 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 331 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the use of certain surplus state revenue to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 514 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 687 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
SB 756 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1049 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans during an initial period of operation in the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1118 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax for certain zoos and aquariums.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Animals | Parks & Wildlife--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1248 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that employ certain students in certain paid internship or similar programs.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SB 1364 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Burkett, Cindy
Relating to electronic filing of certain reports.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Electronic Information Systems | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1371 84-0 (2015)
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 Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | PERMITS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1541 84-0 (2015)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to certain reporting requirements for taxable entities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1563 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the authority of the TexAmericas Center to incorporate a nonprofit corporation for certain purposes and to the tax treatment of such a nonprofit corporation.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Military & Veterans | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1720 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to ready-mix concrete trucks.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CEMENT & CONCRETE | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1783 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
SB 1800 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the computation of cost of goods for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 71 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 213 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 317 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 345 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie | et. al.
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 414 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 416 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by a taxable entity engaged in Internet hosting.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
HB 427 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 433 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay employees during jury selection or jury service.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--Juries | Taxation--Franchise
HB 500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax, including certain exclusions from the tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 509 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 510 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by taxable entities that rent or lease certain equipment and other items.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 538 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the repeal of certain tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 607 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax; lowering the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 716 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 883 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax, including the $1 million total revenue exemption, and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; repealing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 900 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 953 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development activities performed in conjunction with institutions of higher education; authorizing a tax credit.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1103 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1289 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain service costs in determining a taxable entity's taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1310 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of the cost of certain vaccines for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1397 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1431 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exclusion of certain funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1432 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities primarily engaged in the business of harvesting trees for wood.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1463 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1475 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1499 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1579 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of a portion of the costs of accepting credit and debit cards in the cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS | Financial--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1596 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by taxable entities engaged in the business of transporting barite in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1668 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that recruit new taxable entities to this state or that relocate to this state.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
| Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1722 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Relating to the amount of indirect or administrative overhead costs that a taxable entity may subtract as a cost of goods sold under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1727 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue of certain payments received by health care providers for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1733 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by taxable entities engaged in the business of transporting aggregates in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1735 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of certain taxable entities from a combined group for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 1835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1836 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by taxable entities in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1860 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1944 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1945 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1981 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of a taxable entity that is a motor carrier for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Common Carriers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2074 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a franchise tax deduction for certain energy-generating equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Energy--General | Environment--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2145 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to apportionment of certain receipts of a broadcaster under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| RADIO | Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION
HB 2168 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2195 83-0 (2013)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the franchise tax; changing the manner in which the franchise tax is computed and the rate of the tax; authorizing a filing fee; repealing the fee for failing to timely file a report.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Sunset--Recommended Reviews | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2251 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2347 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2370 83-0 (2013)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for a limited period following the relocation of a taxable entity to this state from another state.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2385 83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the requirement that a combined group include in its franchise tax report information about gross receipts of members who do not have nexus with this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Income
HB 2390 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities by taxable entities in the aerospace industry.
House: Economic & Small Business Development - S/C Manufacturing
Committee report sent to Calendars
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Aviation
HB 2446 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the definitions of advanced clean energy projects and clean energy projects and to franchise tax credits for certain of those projects.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 2583 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2684 83-0 (2013)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
| Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
HB 2766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2775 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain commercial lease revenue in determining a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Aeronautics | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 3109 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the E-Z computation and rate of the franchise tax and exempting the first $1 million from the total revenue of certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3245 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3305 83-0 (2013)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to the inclusion by taxable entities and combined groups that conduct certain oil and gas activities of certain costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3386 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the transferability of certain unused credits under the Texas Franchise Tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3388 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the computation of costs of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities engaged in film or motion picture exhibition.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Arts & Humanities | Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION | VIDEOTAPE & FILM
HB 3389 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to apportionment of the programming and subscription revenue of direct-to-home satellite service providers under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 3454 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain insurance entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
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
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Sales
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
| COUNTY VALUE ADDED TAX ACT | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS MUNICIPAL VALUE ADDED TAX ACT | TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICT ENRICHMENT VALUE ADDED TAX ACT | TEXAS STATE VALUE ADDED TAX ACT | TEXAS TAX REFORM ACT OF 2013
HCR 221 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 500.
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 69 83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes and to reduce public school district property taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HJR 104 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 120 83-0 (2013)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 124 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 100 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 161 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities that rent or lease equipment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
SB 179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | FOOD | Health--Other Diseases & Medical Conditions | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 539 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 594 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to exempting the first $1 million from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 781 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion of certain transportation services costs in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 868 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through payments related to petroleum and mineral interests in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
SB 960 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the franchise tax of certain nonqualified affiliates.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 1015 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise tax or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain certified nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1315 83-0 (2013)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by taxable entities engaged in the business of transporting barite in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the qualifications of certain electric generation projects for programs designed to encourage the capture and utilization of carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery.
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--General | Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 1518 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by a taxable entity engaged in Internet hosting.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Business & Commerce--General | INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1580 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain political subdivision corporations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Political Subdivisions | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 10 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HB 75 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the phaseout and repeal of the franchise tax.
Filed
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 76 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Filed
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 77 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax; decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
Filed
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 78 83-1 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to decreasing the rates of the franchise tax.
Filed
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 98 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the E-Z computation and rate of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 146 82-0 (2011)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 262 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| CUSTOMS BROKERS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 380 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 429 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 476 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 579 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--School Districts | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 701 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 795 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 817 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 869 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | REVENUE REFORM ACT OF 2011 | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 877 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the definition of controlling interest for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 891 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by certain affiliated taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 932 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1115 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Education--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1170 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities that rent or lease equipment.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1187 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1358 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by qualified courier and logistics companies in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1373 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1411 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1439 82-0 (2011)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1838 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the repeal of franchise tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1849 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a franchise tax deduction for the cost of certain sustainable commercial buildings.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1865 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Rodney
Relating to a franchise tax exclusion for contractual flow-through funds paid to certain performing artists.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Arts & Humanities | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1954 82-0 (2011)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2171 82-0 (2011)
Author: Torres, Raul
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the employment of persons with a disability or veterans of the United States armed forces.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2353 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2383 82-0 (2011)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a study regarding the reenactment of the franchise tax credit or providing other incentives for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2645 82-0 (2011)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exclusion of subcontracting payments made by a staff leasing services company in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| STAFF LEASING SERVICES | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2775 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2776 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3326 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3476 82-0 (2011)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain taxable entities that recruit new taxable entities to this state or that relocate to this state.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3509 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by a taxable entity principally engaged in Internet hosting.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3608 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions to programs for at-risk youth.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Minors--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3640 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the remittance and allocation of certain taxes and fees.
House: Appropriations
Postponed
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PERMITS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels
HB 3642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the dates on which franchise tax payments are due from certain taxable entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Aviation
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
| 9-1-1 EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
HB 3798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the franchise tax, franchise tax rates and computation; alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state; certain taxes affecting businesses; making an appropriation; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HJR 18 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 25 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 42 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 49 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the retention of the $1 million total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 392 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 476 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 828 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
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
| CUSTOMS BROKERS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 1347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds by qualified courier and logistics companies in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1458 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to a study regarding the reenactment of the franchise tax credit for research and development expenditures.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1587 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the remittance and allocation of certain taxes and fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PERMITS | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels
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
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Sales
SB 1847 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain educational assistance organizations.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SJR 27 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 52 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying that a tax imposed on certain business entities is not subject to Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, and imposing certain limitations on the computation of a tax imposed on a business entity.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Alcoholic Beverage Regulation | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BOND REVIEW BOARD | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CORRECTIONS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Higher--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--School Districts | EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON STATE | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | GUARANTEED STUDENT LOAN CORPORATION, TEXAS | Health--General | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | Insurance--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | MEDICAID | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | PARKING | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Property Interests--Homestead | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Retirement Systems--Teachers | Salaries & Expenses | SALVAGE YARDS & SALVAGE DEALERS | SECRETARY OF STATE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE BAR OF TEXAS | STATE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS, COMMISSION ON | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND | TEXAS ENTERPRISE FUND | Tobacco Products | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration | VETERANS COMMISSION, TEXAS | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain renewable energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax and alternative revenue sources and spending priorities for this state.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | REVENUE REFORM ACT OF 2009 | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 469 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/09
| Energy--General | Environment--Air | Taxation--Franchise
HB 720 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 832 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1006 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of property owners' associations for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1019 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1036 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the method of computing the franchise tax and the rates of the tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1116 81-0 (2009)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to tax incentives for certain businesses for job creation and retention.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1122 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the franchise tax incentive for certain small employers that provide health care benefits to employees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1140 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the purchase and installation of solar energy devices connected to an electric transmission or distribution system.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1220 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hunter, Todd | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 1593 81-0 (2009)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to tax credits for qualified low-income community investments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1613 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1667 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the computation and rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1788 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the minimum franchise tax amount for which no tax payment is due.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1825 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--State
HB 1942 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| County Government--General | Education--Higher--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1992 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy generation projects.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1994 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for physicians who administer vaccines.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1999 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| HOTELS & MOTELS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2184 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that exceed certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Energy--Conservation | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2227 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2391 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax exclusion for contractual flow-through funds paid to certain performing artists.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2459 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2485 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Natural Gas
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
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales
HB 2534 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2593 81-0 (2009)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain S corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2771 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to facilities that use a carbon gasification technology to generate electricity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 2790 81-0 (2009)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2943 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to a temporary franchise tax discount for job creation and retention.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2945 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2960 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to alternative electrical generators for certain service stations.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GULF OF MEXICO | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 3119 81-0 (2009)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the creation of a pilot program to provide certain taxable entities with a franchise tax credit for the acquisition and installation of certain air quality monitoring devices to monitor the emission of air contaminants.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3131 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from the total revenue of a qualified destination management company for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3138 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for research and development of energy storage technologies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Energy--Conservation | Energy--Fuel Storage | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3189 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain commercial lease revenue in determining a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3211 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3214 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the exemption of certain units conducting bingo games from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3277 81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the imposition of the franchise tax on certain combined groups.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3291 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the constitutional limit on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenues.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3453 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to apportionment for margin tax purposes resulting from loans and securities held as inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Financial--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3460 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to group health benefit plan coverage for certain mental illnesses and the amount of the franchise tax incentive for certain small employers that provide health care benefits to employees.
House: Insurance
Referred to Insurance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Insurance--Health & Accident | Mental Health & Mental Retardation | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3516 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the rate and calculation of the franchise tax for certain oil and gas related entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3696 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for the sale of the entire operating assets of a business or of a separate division, branch or identifiable segment of a business.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3764 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3778 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3835 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the exclusion of flow-through funds from total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3909 81-0 (2009)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3927 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by a taxable entity principally engaged in Internet hosting.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3935 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail or wholesale trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as amended
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3944 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain taxable entities during an initial period of operation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3953 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Health--General | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | TRAVEL
HB 3955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to a franchise tax credit for energy-efficient manufacturing infrastructure.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Energy--Conservation | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4003 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the rates and computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4005 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4030 81-0 (2009)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a tax credit for donations of certain art to art museums in this state that are open to the public.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Arts & Humanities | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4073 81-0 (2009)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4243 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4264 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4265 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the definition of controlling interest for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4266 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by tier partnerships.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4267 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the determination of ownership of goods for the purpose of deducting the cost of goods sold under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4269 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the definition of passive entity for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4270 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by certain affiliated taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4611 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the treatment of proceeds from sales of certain loans and securities for purposes of apportionment under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
| ACCOUNTING & ACCOUNTANTS | LOANS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to certain renewable energy technology systems.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Conservation | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4765 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 4766 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 30 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 101 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | State Finances--Appropriations | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 141 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax abatement for home and business owners who install solar panels on their homes or businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HR 2995 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 469.
Reported enrolled
| Energy--General | Environment--Air | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Franchise
SB 19 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 128 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investments made in relation to sustainable commercial building projects.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Energy--Conservation | Environment--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 193 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 247 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 323 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities during an initial period of operation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 483 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of incentives by this state for the implementation of certain projects to capture and sequester in geological formations carbon dioxide that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Air | Oil & Gas | Taxation--Energy Resources | Taxation--Franchise | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN BUREAU OF ECONOMIC GEOLOGY | Utilities--Electric
SB 560 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 732 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to a franchise tax credit for employers that allow employees to telecommute.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Labor--General | Taxation--Franchise | TELECOMMUTING
SB 740 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
SB 818 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 885 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 889 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for physicians who administer vaccines.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS | Taxation--Franchise
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 1037 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the franchise tax liability of certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1161 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the computation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--State
SB 1221 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the exclusion of certain commercial lease revenue in determining a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the revised franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1315 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by a taxable entity principally engaged in Internet hosting.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | INTERNET | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1429 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.Sponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to tax credits for business development in low-income communities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1834 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1944 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit for charitable contributions made toward certain low-income residential housing programs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 2157 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the total revenue exemption from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 2300 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 15 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that Section 24, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, does not apply to a tax imposed on certain business entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
SJR 20 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SR 1102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B No. 469.
Reported enrolled
| Energy--General | Environment--Air | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Franchise
HB 156 80-0 (2007)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the determination of a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 355 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
HB 512 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farabee, David
Relating to a franchise tax credit for enterprise projects for capital investments.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 871 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1198 80-0 (2007)
Author: Homer, Mark | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1207 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to corrections to the revised franchise tax transition provisions of House Bill No. 3, 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, 2006.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1284 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1336 80-0 (2007)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for certain contracts with the federal government.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1384 80-0 (2007)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1542 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to franchise tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
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
| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset Bills | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1741 80-0 (2007)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to certain investments by insurance companies and related organizations.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/07
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1904 80-0 (2007)
Author: Crownover, Myra
Relating to the financial security requirements for operators of oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1951 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the computation of total revenue in relation to electric generating facilities that use integrated gasification combined cycle technology.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 1964 80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a deduction under the franchise tax for physicians who administer vaccines.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Health Care Providers | IMMUNIZATIONS | PHYSICIANS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1965 80-0 (2007)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to a tax credit for donations of certain art to art museums in this state that are open to the public.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Arts & Humanities | Historic Preservation & Museums | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2057 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to state tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 2533 80-0 (2007)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the revised franchise tax by certain taxable entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2638 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the exclusion from total revenue in computing the franchise tax of certain funds, reimbursements, and expenses related to certain legal services.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Lawyers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2726 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain benefits consortiums.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVE | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2841 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to entities subject to the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2948 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the temporary credit for business losses under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2970 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Highways | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2985 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain commercial lease revenue in determining a taxable entity's total revenue for purposes of the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
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
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3111 80-0 (2007)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Environment--Air | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
HB 3137 80-0 (2007)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to including in a bill or invoice an item represented to be for the full or partial payment of a state tax.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3287 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for qualified low-income community investments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3357 80-0 (2007)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to defining as a deceptive trade practice representing the franchise tax as a fee, charge, reimbursement, or other item on an invoice or mailing to a consumer.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3463 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to a combined group.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 3643 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3928 80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to technical changes to the revised franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3936 80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 28 80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 44 80-0 (2007)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by three-fourths of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 1378 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold for franchise tax purposes by certain taxable entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Business & Commerce--General | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1460 80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for purchasing electricity from a clean coal project.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Electric
SB 1611 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the production of carbon-free hydrogen.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1612 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to programs, incentives, and tax exemptions to encourage the use, manufacture, storage, distribution, or sale of carbon-free hydrogen energy; providing for the issuance of bonds.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Alternative Fuels | Highways | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Miscellaneous | VEHICLE EMISSIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1811 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to entities subject to the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1917 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to credits against the revised franchise tax for certain activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 2013 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to technical changes to the revised franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SJR 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain amounts of state franchise tax revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--School District
HB 3 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 28 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to state taxes; imposing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 117 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain entities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 118 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the repeal of certain tax exemptions and deductions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 155 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the sunset review process to certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset Bills | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 176 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the imposition of a minimum franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 394 79-0 (2005)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Recycling | Environment--Solid Waste | Taxation--Franchise
HB 861 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farabee, David | et. al.
Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1005 79-0 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1380 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the creation of renaissance zones to promote the relocation of businesses to certain areas of this state.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--County | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1401 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the application of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1666 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to a tax credit for certain corporations obtaining coverage for their employees under a health benefit plan.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1743 79-0 (2005)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to strategic investment areas qualifying for the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2234 79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to taxes, fees, and programs administered by the Comptroller.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 2621 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the power of certain coastal municipalities to impose assessments to pay for improvement projects, services, or special events.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | PUBLIC NOTICE | Taxation--City | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Tourism
HB 3445 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to graduates of certain institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--General | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to extending the terms and conditions under which an enterprise project may continue to receive franchise tax credit for job creation and capital investment.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1439 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to strategic investment areas qualifying for the franchise tax credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 39 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to impose a tax on certain business activity in this state.
Filed
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | MEDICAL CARE FACILITIES | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
SB 3 79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Amusements, Games, Sports | BINGO | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Human Services--Direct Assistance | LOTTERY COMMISSION, TEXAS | State Finances--Management & Control | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales
SB 30 79-1 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to an analysis of the effects of certain tax policies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 3 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| Amusements, Games, Sports | NATIVE AMERICANS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Economic & Industrial Development--General | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | Property Interests--Homestead | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 73 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to franchise tax benefits for certain entities designated as enterprise projects.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | State Finances--Budget | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 42 79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Health Care Providers | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3 79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to certain taxes affecting businesses; making an appropriation; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 70 79-3 (2006)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the application of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 131 79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 141 79-3 (2006)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the computation of franchise tax total revenue by a health care provider.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Health Care Providers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 155 79-3 (2006)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the application, computation, and rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 171 79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Purchasing--State | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HCR 51 79-3 (2006)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to expressing legislative intent to amend provisions of H.B. No. 3, as enrolled by the 79th Legislature of the State of Texas, 3rd Called Session, relating to rental income and guaranteed payments in the determination of "total revenue."
Signed by the Governor
| Resolutions--Corrective | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HJR 18 79-3 (2006)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in the rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 22 79-3 (2006)
Author: Branch, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in the rate of the franchise tax be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 23 79-3 (2006)
Author: Otto, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain state tax revenues to school district ad valorem tax rate reduction.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HJR 31 79-3 (2006)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring any increase in a franchise tax rate to be approved by two-thirds of all the members elected to each house of the legislature.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 6 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain tax legislation enacted by the 79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Tobacco Products
SB 26 79-3 (2006)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain corporations developing ISO (International Organization for Standardization) 25,000 manufacturing protocols.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 28 79-3 (2006)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to franchise tax credits for certain economic development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 48 79-3 (2006)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to authority of certain enterprise projects to receive franchise tax credits for job creation and capital investment.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SJR 10 79-3 (2006)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain increases in state tax revenue to public education.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
| Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 450 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the imposition of a minimum franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 589 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--Sales
HB 611 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain corporations that provide group health benefit plans to their employees.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HB 694 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain entities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 695 78-0 (2003)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to franchise tax deductions and exemptions for certain business activities involving desalination devices.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| DESALINATION | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Water--General
HB 827 78-0 (2003)
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
| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Sunset Bills | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1126 78-0 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1160 78-0 (2003)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1438 78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to franchise tax credits for certain investments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2122 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HB 2209 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations engaged primarily in biotechnology research and development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2425 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state and certain local fiscal matters; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective according to its terms
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 2516 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to repealing the refund of sales and franchise taxes to reimburse certain taxes paid on property in a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 2563 78-0 (2003)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to a franchise or insurance premium tax credit for contributions made to certain nonprofit educational assistance organizations.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2806 78-0 (2003)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a pilot program creating reinvestment zones to promote the relocation of businesses to certain areas of this state.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Labor--Workforce Development | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--County | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3146 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to franchise tax reform.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3500 78-0 (2003)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the imposition and use of a homeland security fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Taxation--Franchise | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3515 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investors that provide venture capital financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Taxation--Franchise
HCR 290 78-0 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Signed by the Governor
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
HCR 301 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make technical corrections to H.B. No. 2425.
Received from the House
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 11 78-0 (2003)
Author: Corte, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income component of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
SB 538 78-0 (2003)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 696 78-0 (2003)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax deductions and exemptions for certain business activities involving desalination devices.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| DESALINATION | Taxation--Franchise | Water--General
SB 901 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain business activities involving wind energy facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Energy--General | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1030 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to certain entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1491 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain investors that provide venture capital financing.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Financial--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1492 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to economic incentives for corporations located in distressed counties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| BORDER | Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 1780 78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to claiming a franchise tax credit for certain qualified capital investments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SCR 70 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 2425.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Energy--Conservation | Resolutions--Corrective | State Employees | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | State Finances--Appropriations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 41 78-1 (2003)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the application of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 95 78-1 (2003)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Recycling | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education, public school finance, and related matters, including certain new or modified taxes and fees and other state and local tax and revenue measures to provide sufficient funding for public education and to provide tax relief and protection for taxpayers; providing penalties.
House: Public School Finance, Select Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Meeting cancelled
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 2 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 15 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE | Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Testing | EDUCATOR EXCELLENCE INCENTIVE PROGRAM | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State | VIDEO LOTTERY
HB 33 78-4 (2003)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 37 78-4 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and state taxes; authorizing a state tax on payrolls.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Labor--Wages | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District | Taxation--State
HB 42 78-4 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the imposition of a minimum franchise tax.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 53 78-4 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to taxes.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 54 78-4 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to taxes.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
SJR 8 78-4 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a business tax, including on the income of individuals who benefit from personal liability limitations, and dedicating the revenue from the tax to fund public education.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
HB 87 77-0 (2001)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of transportation provided to certain welfare recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WELFARE
HB 661 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain expenditures relating to reducing hazardous substances.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste | HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | Taxation--Franchise
HB 679 77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to providing a deduction of not more than $100,000 for a corporation under the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 684 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions to programs for at-risk youth.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Family--Juvenile Delinquency | Minors--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 802 77-0 (2001)
Author: Hope, Ruben | et. al.
Relating to incentives for the sale, purchase, or use of certain vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | LICENSE PLATES | MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Sales | VEHICLE INSPECTIONS | Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 983 77-0 (2001)
Author: Kitchen, Ann | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of long-term care insurance policies for certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1447 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain activities in defense economic readjustment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/02
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1483 77-0 (2001)
Author: Homer, Mark
Relating to franchise tax incentives for recycling.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Recycling | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Economic & Industrial Development--Rural | RURAL | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1602 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to exempting certain corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 1603 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to renaming the franchise tax the corporate income tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1746 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to a franchise credit for funding certain scholarships.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1812 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of long-term care insurance policies for certain employees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2234 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax deductions and exemptions for certain business activities involving wind energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2235 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for desalination devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Water--General
HB 2236 77-0 (2001)
Author: Delisi, Dianne
Relating to franchise tax incentives for hydrogen energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Energy--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2489 77-0 (2001)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions to organizations assisting educationally disadvantaged children.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2686 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to tax incentives for certain businesses located in enterprise zones, defense readjustment zones, or strategic investment areas.
House: Economic Development Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Human Services--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 2790 77-0 (2001)
Author: Williams, Thomas
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2821 77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to eligibility for certain franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2900 77-0 (2001)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 2963 77-0 (2001)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to the collection and enforcement of taxes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3140 77-0 (2001)
Author: Swinford, DavidSponsor: Haywood, Tom
Relating to eligibility for certain franchise tax credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/02
| Agriculture | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3177 77-0 (2001)
Author: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3216 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3256 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to state taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Tobacco Products
HB 3350 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the calculation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 3382 77-0 (2001)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the cigars and tobacco products tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Tobacco Products
HB 3391 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the definition of a strategic investment area for purposes of certain tax credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Aeronautics | Economic & Industrial Development--General | SPACEPORTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3464 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the reform of the state tax system to provide revenue for the support and operation of the general government and the public school system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Income | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--School District
HB 3520 77-0 (2001)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of nursing education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| NURSES & NURSE AIDES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3566 77-0 (2001)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain corporations that provide group health benefit plan for employees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 11 77-0 (2001)
Author: Corte, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income component of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
SB 41 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of long-term care insurance policies for certain employees.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Insurance--Health & Accident | LONG-TERM CARE | Taxation--Franchise
SB 63 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to persons with certain disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/02
| Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Franchise
SB 96 77-0 (2001)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to use of earned, unused franchise tax benefits for development stage companies conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 601 77-0 (2001)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Solis, Jim
Relating to certain investments and rate reductions by insurance companies and related organizations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
SB 715 77-0 (2001)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to a franchise tax credit for expenditures made toward the cost of transportation provided to certain welfare recipients.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Miscellaneous | WELFARE
SB 833 77-0 (2001)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to child-care services.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/01
| Day Care | STAFF DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1200 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions to organizations assisting educationally disadvantaged children.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| DROPOUTS & AT-RISK STUDENTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | EDUCATIONALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1263 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to state taxes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Tobacco Products
SB 1450 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the collection and enforcement of taxes; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1689 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1690 77-0 (2001)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the taxation of insurance companies and certain insurance agents.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/01
| Insurance--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 63 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 65 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for an employer that purchases or subsidizes child-care services for employees.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 84 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain small corporations from payment of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
HB 99 76-0 (1999)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain contributions to a public school or a nonprofit scholarship funding organization.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 219 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to exempting certain small corporations from payment of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
HB 254 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to exemptions from the sales and franchise taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| DIAPERS | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 399 76-0 (1999)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to a franchise tax credit for donation of certain environmentally sensitive land.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Environment--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Inheritance
HB 551 76-0 (1999)
Author: Goolsby, Tony | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to exempting certain small corporations from the franchise tax and to the reporting requirements for those corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
HB 563 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to tax incentives for certain businesses located in counties in this state with high or very high unemployment.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Economic & Industrial Development | Labor--Unemployment | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 755 76-0 (1999)
Author: Williams, Thomas | et. al.
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 980 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1050 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain small corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1821 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases services for employees.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
| Day Care | Labor--Management Relations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1917 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain teachers or students who participate in corporate summer internship programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1994 76-0 (1999)
Author: Najera, Manny
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the cost of a guarantee fee paid to obtain a loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | LOANS | SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2067 76-0 (1999)
Author: Marchant, KennySponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations and savings and loan associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/00
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2477 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain business entities for payment of certain scholarships.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Tuition | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2730 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the authorization of certain franchise tax incentives promoting economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2737 76-0 (1999)
Author: Turner, Bob | et. al.
Relating to tax incentives for certain agricultural processing companies locating or expanding in this state.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 2976 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to cooperation between public and private entities and public schools and to franchise tax refunds for providing certain assistance in education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3245 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to incentives for the modification of certain facilities to reduce the emission of air contaminants.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Air | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3645 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain contributions to certain nonprofit scholarship funding organizations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | SCHOLARSHIPS | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 11 76-0 (1999)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income component of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
HR 1341 76-0 (1999)
Author: McCall, Brian
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. 441.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 5 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of certain franchise tax incentives promoting economic development.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 9 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian
Relating to a franchise tax credit for corporations that provide financing for certain before and after school programs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 148 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to exempting certain small corporations from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Taxation--Franchise
SB 224 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to tax incentives for certain agricultural processing companies locating or expanding in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources
Co-author authorized
| Agriculture | Business & Commerce--General | Economic & Industrial Development | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
SB 426 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax credit for an employer that purchases or subsidizes child-care services for employees.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Day Care | Human Services--Child Services | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 441 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.Sponsor: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to tax exemptions and credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | Day Care | DIAPERS | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | INTERNET | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | SCHOOL CLOTHES & SCHOOL SUPPLIES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 492 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to franchise tax incentives for corporations conducting certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
SB 498 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the cost of a guarantee fee paid to obtain a loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | LOANS | SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION | Taxation--Franchise
SB 696 76-0 (1999)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases services for employees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Day Care | Labor--Management Relations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 704 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 783 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moncrief, MikeSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid to persons with certain disabilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Disabilities, Persons with | Taxation--Franchise
SB 985 76-0 (1999)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to a franchise tax refund or credit for certain research and development activities by a defense readjustment project.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Enterprise Zones | Military & Veterans | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1065 76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations and savings and loan associations.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1453 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a franchise tax credit that allows a parent to volunteer at a child's school without loss of compensation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| City Government--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Family--Parent & Child | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | VOLUNTEERS
SB 1602 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to cooperation between public and private entities and public schools and to franchise tax refunds for providing certain assistance in education.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Education--School Districts | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1630 76-0 (1999)
Author: Sibley, David
Relating to the authorization of a franchise tax credit for certain capital investments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1732 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to incentives for the modification of certain facilities to reduce the emission of air contaminants.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Environment--Air | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SR 1186 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 441.
Reported enrolled
| Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Sales
HB 4 75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to residence homestead school property tax exemptions and tax limitations, allocating and dedicating certain state funds for education, limiting the increase in school property tax rates, and providing for certain additional revenue; making an appropriation.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Tax Reform & Public School Finance, Select
Effective on 9/1/97
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LOTTERIES | PROPERTY TAX CUT ACT OF 1997 | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | TEXAS BUSINESS TAX | TEXAS SCHOOL TRUST FUND
HB 760 75-0 (1997)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to a franchise tax credit for contributions made to medical savings accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Health--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1754 75-0 (1997)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for certain research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development | Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1972 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John
Relating to the requirement that the Sunset Advisory Commission review certain tax exemptions.
House: State Affairs
No action taken in committee
| SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 2100 75-0 (1997)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2139 75-0 (1997)
Author: Chavez, Norma
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the creation of jobs in counties with high unemployment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Labor--Workforce Development | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2152 75-0 (1997)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to tax credits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corrections--Jails & Prisons | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2674 75-0 (1997)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the definition of Internal Revenue Code for the purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Taxation--Franchise
HJR 12 75-0 (1997)
Author: Corte, Frank
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income component of the franchise tax.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 282 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Relating to incentives for an employer that establishes and operates a day-care center for children of employees or purchases child-care services for employees.
Senate: Tax Reform & Public School Finance, Select
No action taken in committee
| Day Care | Taxation--Franchise
SB 533 75-0 (1997)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to a franchise tax credit for a corporation that establishes a day-care center for children of employees or puschases child-care services for employees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Day Care | Taxation--Franchise
SB 861 75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the administration of franchise taxes; imposing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/98
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 518 74-0 (1995)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the rate of the franchise tax imposed on net taxable capital.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor Authorized
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 675 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the computation of the net taxable earned surplus of a limited liability company for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 900 74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations for payment of certain tuition.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HB 1067 74-0 (1995)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the creation of a franchise tax credit for a corporation that provides a loaned teacher to a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Corporations & Associations | Education--Primary & Secondary--Teachers | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1201 74-0 (1995)
Author: Romo, SylviaSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to allowing the prepayment of the franchise tax in quarterly installments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1335 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the eligibility for a franchise tax exemption of a credit union that accepts a member who is not included in the credit union's definable community of interest.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Financial--Credit Unions | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1445 74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1808 74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to a franchise tax credit for payments made to certain medical savings accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--Life, Health & Accident | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2043 74-0 (1995)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to the computation of net taxable earned surplus of an S corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2203 74-0 (1995)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for research and development activities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Economic & Industrial Development | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2318 74-0 (1995)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to work programs for certain persons committed to the Texas Youth Commission and to tax credits and abatements for businesses participating in the programs.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Family--Juvenile Delinquency | INDUSTRIES FUND | Taxation--Franchise | YOUTH COMMISSION
HB 2627 74-0 (1995)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Taxation--Franchise
HJR 20 74-0 (1995)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income and stated capital or asset components of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 644 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1027 74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to a franchise tax exemption for research and development activities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Economic & Industrial Development | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1120 74-0 (1995)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to permitting the creation of gas marketing cooperative corporations under the authority of the Railroad Commission of Texas and providing a state franchise tax exemption for such associations.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Corporations & Associations | Oil & Gas | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1265 74-0 (1995)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to administration and collection of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1364 74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations for payment of certain tuition.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HB 302 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to application of the franchise tax to S corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 303 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to application of the franchise tax to limited liability companies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 437 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to excluding compensation of directors and executive officers of certain banks in computing franchise tax liability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 878 73-0 (1993)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the determination of taxable earned surplus of an S corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1046 73-0 (1993)
Author: Romo, Sylvia
Relating to establishing a franchise tax credit for wages paid to AFDC recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Human Services--Child Services | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1176 73-0 (1993)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to a franchise tax credit for wages paid by a corporation to certain employees receiving aid to families with dependent children.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Human Services--Child Services | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1288 73-0 (1993)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to excluding compensation of officers or directors in computing franchise tax liability.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Corporations & Associations | Salaries & Expenses | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1436 73-0 (1993)
Author: Marchant, Ken
Relating to the rates of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1524 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to a franchise tax credit for investment in biogenetic or biomolecular research.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Science & Technology | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1891 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1892 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/94
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1893 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1894 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2010 73-0 (1993)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the apportionment of taxable capital and taxable earned surplus of a banking corporation or savings and loan association.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2482 73-0 (1993)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to a franchise tax credit for the conversion or purchase of an alternative fuel motor vehicle.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HJR 36 73-0 (1993)
Author: Corte, Frank | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the tax rate on the income component of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 237 73-0 (1993)
Author: Carriker, Steven
Relating to a temporary credit for certain franchise taxes paid by a corporation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 554 73-0 (1993)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the determination and apportionment of taxable capital and taxable earned surplus for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Financial--Banks | Financial--Savings & Loans | Taxation--Franchise
SB 896 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 897 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 898 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 899 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the application and administration of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 505 72-0 (1991)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to a deduction from the payment of the franchise tax for certain corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 886 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain counties to levy a franchise fee when community antenna and cable television equipment is installed in a right-of-way.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| CABLE TELEVISION | Communications & Press | County Government--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 974 72-0 (1991)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to sales and use tax and franchise tax relief for certain businesses located in an enterprise zone.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development | ENTERPRISE ZONES | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
HB 1274 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the application, calculation, and payment of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1275 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the determination of taxable capital for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1276 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the determination of gross receipts from business done in this state for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1277 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to methods of depreciation for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1553 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hury, James
Relating to the imposition, collection, administration, and enforcement of a franchise tax on corporate and noncorporate businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2134 72-0 (1991)
Author: Larry, Jerald
Relating to a requirement for consolidated franchise tax reporting for parent and subsidiary corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1348 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the authority of certain counties to levy a franchise fee when community antenna and cable television equipment is installed in a right-of-way.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
| CABLE TELEVISION | Communications & Press | County Government--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 11 72-1 (1991)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to raising revenue for the operation of state and local government; to the imposition, application, rates, collection, and administration of various fees and taxes and to the allocation of revenue from fees and taxes; to liability for the costs of certain state and local services; providing penalties; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91
| Education--Higher--Tuition | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | State Finances--Budget | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--State
HB 87 72-2 (1991)
Author: Bosse, Fred
Relating to the determination of taxable earned surplus of an S corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1306 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hury, JamesSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the application and calculation of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1660 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1663 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the taxable capital of a bank holding company for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Corporations & Associations | Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2210 71-0 (1989)
Author: Parker, Jim | et. al.
Relating to apportioning franchise taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Companion considered in lieu in comm.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2242 71-0 (1989)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the intangible property of certain transportation businesses and the application of the franchise tax to those businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property | Transportation
HB 2575 71-0 (1989)
Author: Waterfield, RichardSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations that are organized by farmers' cooperatives to finance the ordinary crop operations of producers of farm products and that are exempt from federal income tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2855 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations and the revenues received from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2944 71-0 (1989)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Relating to the taxable capital of a bank holding company for franchise tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 3032 71-0 (1989)
Author: Gibson, BruceSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the administration of the local government corporate banking franchise tax fund.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HJR 37 71-0 (1989)
Author: Schlueter, Stan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of both a corporate income tax and a franchise tax on the assets of corporations.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
| Constitutional Amendments | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
SB 674 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob | et. al.
Relating to the application and calculation of the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Left as pending business in comm.
| Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1000 71-0 (1989)
Author: Carriker, StevenSponsor: Parker, Jim
Relating to the administration and apportionment of franchise taxes collected from certain corporations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/90
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1482 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 1566 71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the intangible property of certain transportation businesses and the application of the franchise tax to those businesses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Special Subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property | Transportation
SB 1801 71-0 (1989)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to exempting certain corporations that are exempt from federal income tax from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1806 71-0 (1989)
Author: Ratliff, Bill
Relating to providing relief from franchise and sales and use taxes for new small businesses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 1845 71-0 (1989)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain taxes paid by certain title insurance holding companies.
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably w/o amendments
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 76 71-5 (1990)
Author: Valigura, Keith
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations engaged in the recycling of municipal solid waste.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government | Environment--Solid Waste | Taxation--Franchise
HB 82 71-6 (1990)
Author: Valigura, Keith
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations engaged in the recycling of municipal solid waste.
Filed
| City Government | Environment--Solid Waste | Taxation--Franchise
HB 125 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 485 70-0 (1987)
Author: Collazo, Jr., FrankSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the intangible property of certain transportation businesses and the application of certain occupation taxes to those businesses.
House: Ways & Means
Effective immediately
| Common Carriers | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1629 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Sam
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations whose only business in this state is the solicitation of orders at trade shows or fairs.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1705 70-0 (1987)
Author: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the allocation of bank franchise tax revenue to taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in committee
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1718 70-0 (1987)
Author: Wolens, StevenSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations whose only business in this state is the solicitation of orders at trade shows.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1802 70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to deducting the bank franchise tax allocations from the foundation school fund allotments to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1809 70-0 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 246 70-0 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 707 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain corporations whose only business in this state is the solicitation of orders at trade shows.
Senate: Finance
Motion withdrawn
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 938 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Gibson, Bruce
Relating to the allocation of bank franchise tax revenue to taxing units.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/88
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1170 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the determination and reporting of surplus, assets, and liabilities for purposes of the franchise tax and to certain exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1387 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to handling protest payments of taxes imposed on certain types of insurance business.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4 70-2 (1987)
Author: Evans, Larry
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HJR 8 70-2 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of corporate net income taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 8 70-2 (1987)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
Referred to Committee of the Whole
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 551 69-0 (1985)
Author: Melton, Bob
Relating to the exemption from franchise tax for certain transportation companies, sleeping, palace car, and dining companies.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 562 69-0 (1985)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Relating to an exemption from the corporation franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations that distribute their earnings and savings on a patronage basis only.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 608 69-0 (1985)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1327 69-0 (1985)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Relating to the taxation of savings and loan associations.
House: Financial Institutions
Postponed in committee
| Financial--Savings & Loans | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1806 69-0 (1985)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate franchise profits tax, to the rate of the franchise tax, to the allocation of the revenue raised to a classroom construction fund and a local school district tax relief fund, and to the purposes and uses of those funds.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| FRANCHISE PROFITS TAX | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2007 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and criminal and civil enforcement of, and to the allocation of revenue from a gross receipts tax on outdoor advertisers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| ADVERTISING | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2244 69-0 (1985)
Author: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to the imposition, rate, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a tax on manufacturers and importers of certain beverage cans having detachable openers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| BEVERAGE CONTAINERS | Business & Commerce--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2364 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to gross premiums tax paid by life, health, and accident insurance companies and trusts providing life, health, or accident benefits.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2366 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the gross premiums tax paid by insurance companies other than life, fraternal benefit associations and non-profit group hospital service plans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Insurance--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 14 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to an exemption from the corporation franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations that distribute their earnings and savings on a patronage basis only.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 232 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Melton, Bob
Relating to the exemption from franchise tax for certain transportation, sleeping, palace car, and dining companies.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Railroads
HB 55 69-3 (1986)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the amendment of the Franchise Tax Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 10 69-3 (1986)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 243 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of the local school property tax relief fund to be financed through the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| LOCAL SCHOOL PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--School District
HB 346 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
HB 348 68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the repeal of the state franchise tax on corporations.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 402 68-0 (1983)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that hold property exclusively for other corporations that are exempted from the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 833 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to repealing the use of the short form for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 834 68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to exemptions from the franchise tax for nonprofit corporations.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 918 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the calculation of the surplus of a corporation for the purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 919 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the calculation of the capital assets for franchise tax purposes of a corporation that owns an interest in a Texas subsidiary corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1211 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to an increase in the corporate franchise tax and the dedication of that and other revenue for educational purposes.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| Education--Higher--Finance | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1551 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to the repeal of ad valorem taxes on stocks and intangible property of banks, the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations, and the allocation and use of revenue received from the application of the franchise tax to banking corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee laid on table subject to call
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2042 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hackney, Clint
Relating to the exclusion from gross receipts from business done in this state for franchise tax allocation formula purposes of fees from management or administrative services performed for affiliated corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
| Taxation--Franchise
HJR 69 68-0 (1983)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for imposition of a corporate income tax and dedicating the revenue of that tax to educational purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Franchise
SB 119 68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that hold property exclusively for other corporations that are exempted from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 198 68-0 (1983)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Corporations & Associations | Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
SB 361 68-0 (1983)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to a report by the comptroller on the loss of certain state revenue because of tax exemptions, discounts, exclusions, and special rates and special methods of reporting.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 530 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the surplus of a corporation for the purposes of the franchise tax.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 531 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Messer, Bill
Repealing the use of the short form for the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 532 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the capital assets for franchise tax purposes of a corporation that owns an interest in a Texas subsidiary corporation.
Senate: Economic Development
Record vote
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 533 68-0 (1983)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to exemptions from the franchise tax for nonprofit corporations.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 67 68-2 (1984)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 102 68-2 (1984)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax.
House: Appropriations
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
SB 27 68-2 (1984)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the receipt, allocation, disbursement, and management of state revenue and other state money and to the times, amounts, and methods of payment of the corporate franchise tax; creating the Public Junior College Reimbursement Fund and the Medical and Dental College Reimbursement Fund; providing a penalty.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise
HB 4 67-0 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the method of determining the amount of corporate franchise tax payable to the state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 128 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for nonprofit corporations the purpose of which is neighborhood improvement, the prevention of crime, or the reduction of unemployment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 189 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jackson, LeeSponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations that are homeowners associations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Taxation--Franchise
HB 673 67-0 (1981)
Author: Polk, Mary
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
HB 955 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to the imposition of a franchise tax on banking corporations doing business in Texas and the repeal of the bank shares tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1056 67-0 (1981)
Author: Coody, Bill
Relating to the franchise tax payment deposit required of a domestic corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2212 67-0 (1981)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the exemption of certain corporations from the corporate franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2311 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, DanSponsor: Farabee, Ray
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for nonprofit corporations providing emergency medical services. pref. no. 127
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Health--Emergency Services & Personnel | Taxation--Franchise
SB 53 67-0 (1981)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations that are homeowners associations.
Senate: Finance
Coauthor authorized
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 134 67-0 (1981)
Author: Ogg, Jack
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that are condominium management associations.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
SB 267 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to tax credits for corporations engaged in the business of manufacturing, selling or installing solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
SB 390 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the method of determining the amount of corporate franchise tax payable to the state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 838 67-0 (1981)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for corporations that hold property exclusively for other corporations that are exempted from the franchise tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 1060 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to conforming Title 2, Tax Code, to enactments of the 67th Legislature, Regular Session, 1981.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 101 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to various offenses involving the wearing of masks or disguises; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 708 66-0 (1979)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to the taxation of nonprofit volunteer fire departments under the franchise tax.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1122 66-0 (1979)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the optional use of the franchise tax short form return; allowing corporations with total assets of less than $1,000,000 to use the short form return and amending the tax schedule to reflect the new asset limit.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee with no recommendation
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1292 66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the prepayment of initial year franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1320 66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of holding title to property, collecting income therefrom, and turning over the entire amount thereof, less expenses, to a non-profit corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1797 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Relating to the application of the franchise tax to corporations that qualify for taxation and have elected to be taxed.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2126 66-0 (1979)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to allocation formula in payment of franchise tax by corporations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Subcommittee on State Finance
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 3 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, Lloyd
Relating to reports by the comptroller on the loss of certain state revenue because of tax exemptions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Sales
SB 584 66-0 (1979)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the optional use of the franchise tax short form return; allowing corporations with total assets of less than $1,000,000 to use the short form return and amending the tax schedule to reflect the new asset limit; reconciling the short form reporting period.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 606 66-0 (1979)
Author: Santiesteban, H.Sponsor: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the prepayment and allocation of a corporation's initial franchise tax deposit and filing of its initial franchise tax report.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 216 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hudson III, Samuel
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for nonprofit corporations the purpose of which is the prevention of crime, neighborhood improvement, or the reduction of unemployment.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 858 65-0 (1977)
Author: Vale, BobSponsor: Hance, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain persons manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1860 65-0 (1977)
Author: Simpson, BobSponsor: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the time a corporation forfeits its right to do business in this state for failure to pay or report franchise taxes; relating to the personal liability of directors and officers for certain debts of corporation whose right to do business has been forfeited.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective in 90 days
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 591 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain persons manufacturing, selling, or installing solar energy devices.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably
| Energy--Solar | Taxation--Franchise
SB 788 65-0 (1977)
Author: Doggett, LloydSponsor: Grant, Ben Z.
Relating to an annual report to be filed by a corporation and information to be include; and making an appropriation.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
90 Day Bill
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 816 65-0 (1977)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to the time a corporation forfeits its right to do business in this state for failure to pay or report franchise taxes; relating to the personal liability of directors and officers for certain debt of corproations whose right to do business has been forfeited.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 660 64-0 (1975)
Author: Harris, Ed
Relating to the imposition, implementation, and administration of a corporate profits tax; providing for exemptions and credits; providing penalties; providing effective dates.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 800 64-0 (1975)
Author: Waters, Ron
Relating to the imposition, implementation, and administration of a corporate profits tax; providing penalties; reducing the rate of the Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 845 64-0 (1975)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to the corporate franchise tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
| FRANCHISE TAX ACT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1146 64-0 (1975)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the exemption of non-profit food cooperative corporations from the corporate franchise tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to subcommittee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | FOOD | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2024 64-0 (1975)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to providing an exemption from the franchise tax for certain organizations described in Section 501(c) (3),(4),(5),(6), or (7), of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
| City Government--Annexation | Taxation--Franchise
SB 776 64-0 (1975)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to providing an exemption from the franchise tax for certain organizations described in Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 361 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to exemption from the property tax and from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations providing homes for the handicapped or elderly persons.
House: Revenue & Taxation Senate: State Affairs
Filed without Governor's signature
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Disabled Persons | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 918 63-0 (1973)
Author: Doyle, Terry
Relating to the corporate franchise tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Postponed
| FRANCHISE TAX ACT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1439 63-0 (1973)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the imposition, implementation, and administration of a corporate profits tax.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
| CORPORATE PROFITS TAX, TEXAS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 653 63-0 (1973)
Author: Meier, Bill
Relating to providing an exemption from the franchise tax for certain organizations.
Senate: State Affairs
Received from the Senate
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 990 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sherman, Max
Relating to the corporate franchise tax.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on State Affairs
| FRANCHISE TAX ACT | Taxation--Franchise
HB 502 62-0 (1971)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Harris, O.H.
Relating to providing an exemption from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations engaged in the business of owning residential property used as cooperative housing.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 637 62-0 (1971)
Author: Harding, Forrest A.Sponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to exempting from the franchise tax certain corporations providing homes for certain elderly people.
| Aging | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 715 62-0 (1971)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to increasing the franchise tax rate.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 462 61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to amending Statutes wherever the administration of the franchise tax has been transferred to the Comptroller of Public Accounts from the Secretary of State; extending the due date for payment and reporting of the franchise tax to June 15th, etc.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Franchise
HB 905 61-0 (1969)
Author: Jones, Grant | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas in respect of the corporation Franchise Tax Report filed with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and extending the time of payment of taxes due and payable to the State of Texas by corporations.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 39 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M. | et. al.
Relating to exempting from property taxes and franchise taxes certain non-profit corporations providing certain nursing care and certain housing for low-income and other elderly persons, and involved in various research programs for the elderly.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Nursing Homes | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
SB 529 61-0 (1969)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray | et. al.
Relating to amending the Insurance Code of Texas in respect of the corporation Franchise Tax Report filed with the Comptroller of Public Accounts, and extending the time of payment of taxes due and payable to the State of Texas by corporations.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 23 61-2 (1969)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to providing that certain sales of property delivered to points outside of Texas or delivered to points within Texas constitute business attributable to this State for purposes of allocating capital taxable by this State under the franchise tax and to provide for certain limited tax credits; providing an effective date.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 162 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the corporate franchise tax as applied to taxable debt; providing an effective date.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 833 60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill"
Relating to requiring submission of certain parts of a corporation's federal income tax return with its short form franchise tax return.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
HB 1014 60-0 (1967)
Author: Caldwell, Neil | et. al.
Relating to providing additional revenue for the support of the state government by increasing the franchise tax rate for the year beginning May 1, 1968 and ending April 30, 1969.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 1226 60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to the franchise tax, and exempting certain non-profit corporations.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 85 59-0 (1965)
Author: Edwards, Elder McKenzie "Mack"
Relating to amending certain statutes by removing outstanding bonds, notes and debentures from the definition of taxable capital.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 532 59-0 (1965)
Author: George, Jesse T. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the State's prior lien on corporate property to secure payment of franchise taxes and penalties.
| Corporations & Associations | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Taxation--Franchise
HB 554 59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts to provide that a certain franchise tax shall not apply to corporations operating utility facilities on behalf of and for the benefit of cities or towns.
| City Government--Utilities | Taxation--Franchise
HB 612 59-0 (1965)
Author: Fondren, Gene Norris
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for the filing of claims for refund of franchise taxes, together with penalties and interest paid to the Comptroller of Public Accounts thereon.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 765 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cain, Pat
Relating to the franchise tax exemption for corporations organized for purely public charity.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 1069 59-0 (1965)
Author: Thompson, Fritz
Relating to the exemption of certain corporations organized for strictly educational purposes, from the payment of franchise taxes.
| Education--General | Taxation--Franchise
HB 568 58-0 (1963)
Author: Thompson, Fritz
Relating to amending to provide that a certain franchise tax shall not apply to translator systems of a nonprofit nature, which are established for the purpose of disseminating television signals to the general public on a voluntary participating basis.
| Taxation--Franchise | TELEVISION
HB 693 58-0 (1963)
Author: Edwards, Elder McKenzie "Mack"
Relating to providing that certain smaller, newly incorporated corporations may pay a franchise tax during the first five (5) years from the date of initially being chartered or incorporated; prescribing a minimum amount to be paid by said corporations.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 756 58-0 (1963)
Author: Peeler, Travis A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that the franchise tax shall not apply to corporations having no capital stock and organized for the exclusive purpose of promoting the public interest of any county, city, or town, or other area within the state, including, but not limited to, corporations operating utility facilities on behalf of and for the benefit of any such city or town.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 904 58-0 (1963)
Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika"
Relating to extending the application of the Additional Franchise Tax to the years ending April 30, 1965, and April 30, 1966.
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 212 58-0 (1963)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to exempting certain nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporations and nonprofit corporations having no capital stock organized for the purpose of providing or operating recreational facilities or activities from the payment of the franchise tax.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES | Taxation--Franchise
HB 37 57-0 (1961)
Author: McCoppin, George W. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act providing that certain franchise tax shall not apply to non-profit water supply or sewer service corporations organized on behalf of cities or towns.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 136 57-0 (1961)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act revising penalties and interest provisions for failure to pay tax due by producers of gas and for failure to file reports when due under certain provisions; providing a penalty.
| Oil & Gas | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Occupation Tax
HB 331 57-0 (1961)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing additional revenue for the support of the State government; relating to franchise taxes, and prescribing the method and basis of computation or allocation of such taxes.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 360 57-0 (1961)
Author: Pearcy, Jr., Cecil Wilton
Relating amending Chapter I of H. B. No. 11, Chapter 12, Acts of the 56th Legislature, Third Called Session, providing for simultaneously filing reports and paying the tax on or before May 1st of each year.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 366 57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to amending Article 12.01, Title 122A Taxation-General, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, to provide that National Banks located in Texas shall be subject to the Franchise Tax.
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
HB 367 57-0 (1961)
Author: Guffey, Lloyd Myron
Relating to amending Article 7064, Article 7064a and Article 4769, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as last amended, to provide an increase of tax on insurance premiums.
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Taxation--Franchise
HB 385 57-0 (1961)
Author: Watson, Jr., Murray
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing that non-profit water supply and sewer service corporations shall not be subject to the franchise tax.
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 463 57-0 (1961)
Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Article of the General Revised Civil Statutes of Texas relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 767 57-0 (1961)
Author: Spears, Jr., Franklin Scott | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Statute providing additional revenue for the support of the state government; relating to franchise taxes, and providing for an increase in the franchise tax rate for the year beginning May 1, 1962 and ending April 30, 1963; providing an effective date.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 919 57-0 (1961)
Author: Shannon, Jr., Thomas Clifton "Tommy"
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to raising revenue for the State of Texas and to equalize the burden of taxation; imposing taxes on unincorporated businesses, personal income, corporate income and the transfer or use of tangible personal property.
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income | Taxation--Sales
HB 949 57-0 (1961)
Author: Korioth, Thomas Anthony "Tony"
Relating to amending a certain Statute excluding state banks from the application of the franchise tax.
| Financial--Banks | Taxation--Franchise
SB 37 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a certain Act to provide that the franchise tax imposed shall not apply to non-profit water supply or sewer service corporations organized on behalf of cities or towns.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 182 57-0 (1961)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to amending a certain Statute to exempt nonprofit corporations having no capital stock organized for the purpose of providing or operating recreational facilities from the payment of the franchise tax.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise
SB 231 57-0 (1961)
Author: Krueger, Culp
Relating to amending a certain Statute to provide that the franchise tax shall not apply to nonprofit municipal gas utility corporations.
| City Government--Utilities | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 3 57-1 (1961)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to providing additional revenue for the support of State Government; amending certain Statutes to provide a Retail Sales and Use Tax and Use of motor vehicles; relating to the Severance Beneficiary Tax on Fas; providing a Sales Tax on certain restaurant meals; providing a recordation tax on real estate; providing for the transfer of one percent (1%) of the Permanent School Fund to the Available School Fund under certain conditions; providing an effective date.
| RETAIL SALES & USE TAX | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 20 57-1 (1961)
Author: Ballman, Charles Lee
Relating to raising revenue for the State of Texas; amending certain Statutes relating to imposing a limited sales, excise and use tax on the sale or use of certain tangible personal property in this State and providing for the administration and enforcement of such tax and the allocation of the revenues therefrom; providing certain penalties for failure to report or pay hotel occupancy tax when due; providing for effective dates.
| Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State | VENDING MACHINES
HB 20 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the taxable incomes of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships, the administration of the tax by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
| CORPORATION NET PROFITS TAX ACT | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
HB 238 56-0 (1959)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to franchise taxes; providing for an additional franchise tax; providing a penalty; providing for an effective date.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 322 56-0 (1959)
Author: Tunnell, Byron M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 490 56-0 (1959)
Author: Johnston, Dean Francis
Relating to a tax on the net profits of certain corporations, joint stock associations and limited partnerships; providing penalties.
| CORPORATION NET PROFITS TAX ACT | Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Income
HB 734 56-0 (1959)
Author: McCoppin, George W.
Relating to amending certain statutes to provide that the franchise tax shall not apply to non-profit water supply or sewer service corporations organized on behalf of cities or towns.
| Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 827 56-0 (1959)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to transferring collection and administration of the state franchise tax from the Secretary of State to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Franchise
HB 846 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the corporation franchise tax.
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 336 56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to providing for an alternative method of paying state franchise taxes for certain corporations with total assets of less than One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00); providing for penalties.
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 403 56-0 (1959)
Author: Martin, Crawford Collins
Relating to transferring collection and administration of the state franchise tax from the Secretary of State to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 2 56-1 (1959)
Author: Winfree, Sr., Joseph Edwin
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for an additional franchise tax for the period beginning September 1, 1959, and ending April 30, 1960, to be paid on or before August 31, 1959.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 7 56-1 (1959)
Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al.
Relating to levying an additional occupation tax on the occupation or privilege of obtaining the production of Dedicated Gas as a Severance Beneficiary and on the business or occupation of producing such gas, to be known as the Severance Beneficiary Tax.
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 29 56-1 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to providing for an alternative method of paying State franchise taxes for certain corporations with total assets of less than $150,000; providing for penalties.
| Taxation--Franchise
SB 12 56-1 (1959)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing that the franchise tax imposed by Chapter 3, Title 122 shall not apply to nonprofit water supply or sewer service corporation.
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Taxation--Franchise | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 8 56-2 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to providing additional revenue for the support of State government.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 10 56-2 (1959)
Author: Hinson, George T. | et. al.
Relating to providing additional revenue for the support of State government.
| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 12 56-2 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to additional revenue for the support of State government.
| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 15 56-2 (1959)
Author: Anderson, Louis H.
Relating to amending certain statutes by providing for an alternative method of paying State franchise taxes for certain corporations with total assets of less than $150,000; providing for penalties.
| Taxation--Franchise
HB 18 56-2 (1959)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to the revision of the oil production tax, the natural gas production tax, sulfur tax, motor vehicle sales tax, gasoline tax, tax on express companies, telegraph companies and others.
| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 9 56-3 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to revising certain statutes and certain other laws relating to taxation.
| Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 10 56-3 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to levying certain new taxes and increasing certain existing taxes for the support of the State government.
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 11 56-3 (1959)
Author: Roberts, Wesley Brownlee
Relating to taxation; revising certain statutes into a new Title to be known as Title 122A "Taxation General" of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas; providing for an effective date.
| Statutory Revision | Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 17 56-3 (1959)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to revising and rearranging certain statutes of the Taxation Code.
| Statutory Revision | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Inheritance | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales | Taxation--State
HB 19 56-3 (1959)
Author: Laurel, Oscar M. | et. al.
Relating to providing additional revenue for the support of State government.
| Taxation--Alcoholic Beverages | Taxation--Cigarette | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General | Taxation--Motor Fuels | Taxation--Occupation Tax | Taxation--Sales
HB 217 55-0 (1957)
Author: Sanders, Jr., Harold Barefoot
Relating to amending certain Acts providing alternate method of paying franchise taxes by Public Utilities.
| Taxation--Franchise | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 268 55-0 (1957)
Author: Chapman, Joe N.
Relating to exemptions of corporations from the franchise tax.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 270 55-0 (1957)
Author: Conley, Carl C.
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to corporations exempt from payment of the franchise tax.
| Corporations & Associations | Taxation--Franchise
HB 567 55-0 (1957)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to provide that Corporations organized pursuant to certain provisions of the National Housing Act, which operate housing projects in connection with Military Reservations shall pay a franchise tax based upon gross receipts instead of gross assets and thereby excluding from the tax base long-term indebtedness.
| Corporations & Associations | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Taxation--Franchise
