Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.
HB 3232 creates a "strong families credit" for businesses that make designated contributions to qualifying organizations, which can be applied against certain taxes paid under Texas' Alcoholic Beverage Code. The credit equals the amount of qualifying contributions made (capped at the business's alcohol tax liability for the year), with annual limits set by the Tax Code. Businesses must apply through the comptroller's office to claim the credit, which expires January 1, 2028. This bill directly affects alcohol taxpaying entities that donate to approved organizations, offering a refundable tax benefit for those contributions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 20, 2025
Last action Apr 7, 2025
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6
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3
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
lower
Apr 7, 2025
Lower · Passed
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cody Harris
RRepublican
P
Ellen Troxclair
RRepublican
P
Giovanni Capriglione
RRepublican
Co
Cody Vasut
RRepublican
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