Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 117 imposes a cap on total annual spending by local political subdivisions (counties, cities, school districts, etc.), limiting growth to the combined rates of inflation and population unless approved by a two-thirds majority of voters. The Texas Attorney General is empowered to enforce the cap through court action.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Carl Tepper
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0676
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.316
E-Mail:
