Relating to a requirement that certain special purpose districts cause certain information to be posted on an Internet website.
SB 444 requires certain special purpose districts in Texas to post specific information on an internet website. It applies only to districts that impose property taxes, had significant tax revenue or assets ($250,000+), and serve populations of 500+ people - excluding groundwater districts and river authorities. The required information includes the district’s name, governing body details, office contact information, tax rates (if applicable), and contractor contacts. This rule aims to increase public transparency about how these local entities operate and fund services. The bill is currently in the Local Government committee for review.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 21, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Committee
1
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Chuy Hinojosa
DDemocratic
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