SB 1444 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.

This bill allows specific Texas municipalities to use tax revenue generated from hotel and convention center projects for designated development purposes. It defines 16 categories of qualifying cities based on precise population thresholds and geographic criteria (e.g., cities bordering Lake Palestine, containing certain landmarks like the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame, or located in specific county configurations). Municipalities meeting these criteria can direct the tax funds toward approved projects without requiring additional legislative authorization. The change modifies existing tax code rules to expand revenue flexibility for these designated cities. It does not apply to cities that do not meet the specified population or location requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action May 21, 2025
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May 5, 2025
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Apr 29, 2025
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Apr 14, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Mar 6, 2025
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Donna Campbell
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