Relating to honesty in state taxation.

HB 151 requires Texas state agencies and the legislature to accurately identify taxes as "taxes" in all legislation, rules, and public materials - prohibiting the use of terms like "fee," "levy," or "surcharge" for revenue-raising charges. It defines "regulatory tax" as charges for specific benefits, services, or regulatory costs (e.g., license fees or fines) but mandates that all taxes must be clearly labeled as such. The bill directly affects state agencies, including departments, courts, and the legislature, by requiring them to update existing and future documents to use "tax" terminology. This aims to increase transparency about how state revenue is collected, ensuring taxpayers see the true nature of charges. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial reading.