Principle Criteria
Free Enterprise
Property Rights
Personal Responsibility
Limited Government
Individual Liberty
Digest
HB 119 requires that any disaster-related local tax rate increases authorized under Section 26.042(c-1) of the Tax Code be approved by voters within 30 days. If not approved, the rate reverts to its pre-disaster level. It applies to increases adopted between May 28 and December 31, 2025.
Author (1)
Contact the Author
Rep. Jay Dean
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0750
Capitol Office:
CAP GN.11
E-Mail:
