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Digest
SB 2189 allows certain coastal municipalities with a population of 5,000 or less and a state highway ferry system to temporarily increase their hotel occupancy tax rate up to 8%, subject to voter approval. The bill requires eligible municipalities levying a 7% hotel occupancy tax to allocate at least 1% of revenue toward tourism-related public improvements or operations. If the tax is increased beyond 7%, additional revenue may be used for beautification projects and pedestrian safety improvements on main streets.
Author (1)
Adam Hinojosa
Contact the Author
Sen. Adam Hinojosa
Capitol Phone:
(512) 463-0127
Capitol Office:
EXT E1.712
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