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• It does not mandate an increase in contribution rates.
• from their tax liability.
• In the tax code from state sales tax on the purchase and rental of its vehicles.
• institutions and universities in the Texas Historic Preservation Tax Credit program.
• And may be used against the Texas business franchise tax or the Texas insurance premium tax.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• Matters and not by elected officials.
• OK, so, um, just to clarify, the ESF is a tax on oil and gas severance taxes right?
• in a, in a traditional sense like a sales tax or property tax.
• What this bill seeks to do is, is increase funding.
• use tax revenues on manufactured housing.

Bills: HB104

Keywords: property tax, ad valorem tax, tax rate election, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, de minimis rate, local government, special district, tax increase, tax notice, public hearing, tax code, Health and Safety Code, Texas property taxes, taxing unit, election threshold, two-thirds vote, majority vote, budget approval

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• It's taxing.
• This bill aims to increase the amount of youth who can access rehabilitative treatment and lower long-term
• You know, I asked the uh previous witness in terms of what else the the state is doing to increase Reporting
• here and share your story and for other witnesses, but I'm hoping this is the answer so that we can increase
• We do want to increase reporting, Representative Ramos.

Bills: HB47

Keywords: HB 47, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem taxes, property tax, voter-approval tax rate, tax rate election, taxing unit, injunction, taxpayer rights, property owner, local government finance, tax refund, attorney's fees, court costs, voter-approved tax increase, tax reform, municipal taxes, county taxes, school district taxes, bond election

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• So your biggest tax is going to be, let's say, your school taxes.
• It is costing your... it is a property tax increase.
• It's a property tax increase.
• It is a property tax increase. Thank you. Chairman: Thank you. Any other questions? Thank you.
• tax revenue.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: HB 21, Texas Tax Code, ad valorem tax, property tax, delinquent taxes, tax delinquency, penalty reduction, interest rate, split payment, installment payment, tax relief, county tax collector, taxing unit, property owner, tax collection, voter-approval tax rate, no-new-revenue tax rate, tax increase election, supermajority, 60 percent threshold

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• Last session we passed historic property tax. 370 up much of that through increased spending and debt
• elections. 383 you know, to save from an additional election.
• for the issuance of bonds or other debt or a tax rate increase election required by tax code 2607 shall
• And if there's an obstruction of distribution of election supplies, it increases it to state jail felony
• SB 507 adds to and increases the severity of a number of criminal penalties for election workers and

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• requires registration with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, in the payment of a $200 tax
• bill that we passed one or two sessions ago actually allows you to possess a suppressor. without a tax
• But all 50 states and territories ban SBRs unless you have a tax stamp.
• But there are only, even with a tax stamp, there are only nine states that ban SBR. but those are also
• Many of you have seen me here before testifying on election integrity bills. and I'll be here for the

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

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• registration with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the payment of a $200 tax
• specifically ban under state law SBRs, but all 50 states and territories ban SBRs unless you have a tax
• But there are only, even with a tax stamp, there are only 9 states that ban SBRs, but those are also
• Many of you have seen me here before testifying on election integrity bills, and I'll be here for the
• For one thing, they tend to be the canary in the cave when it comes to election integrity bills.

Bills: SB108, SB318, SB507, SB511, SB533, SB1026, SB1386, SB1433, SB1434, SB1596

Keywords: elections, Election Code, poll workers, election clerks, presiding judge, alternate presiding judge, polling place, central counting station, county chair, political party, gubernatorial election, vote counting, election administration, Texas elections, precinct officials, ballot counting, county election officials, election integrity, election fraud, Attorney General

Summary: The committee heard testimony on Senate Bill 1596, which would remove short-barreled rifles from the list of prohibited weapons in the Texas Penal Code. The author, Sen. Hagenbuch, said the bill would align state law with federal realities and argued that the current prohibition is arbitrary and unnecessary. Supporters, including representatives from Gun Owners of America and Texas Gun Rights, said the bill would reduce confusion, protect lawful gun owners, and preserve the ability to use shorter firearms for self-defense, hunting, and for smaller shooters. One supporter also described a recent case in which an AR pistol was mistaken for a short-barreled rifle and led to a state charge that was later dismissed. Public testimony was split. Supporters said stabilizing braces and shorter firearms can improve accuracy, safety, and accessibility for women, children, and smaller-statured shooters. Opponents, including Texas Gun Sense and two Santa Fe shooting survivors, argued that short-barreled firearms are more concealable and dangerous, and pointed to the 2018 Santa Fe High School shooting as evidence of the risks of easier access. They urged the committee to keep the existing restrictions in place to protect public safety. After public testimony closed, the committee took up pending business. Senate Bill 1505, relating to the Compassionate Use Program, was reported favorably to the full Senate on an 8-0 vote. Senate Bill 17, relating to the acquisition of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities, was first amended by adopting a committee substitute and then reported favorably to the full Senate by a 7-1 vote. The committee then recessed until after the Senate’s adjournment or final recess.

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• That's a $50,000 increase coupled with our existing increases.
• In 1979, Senator Grant Jones passed Senate Bill 621, which changed the entire property tax system.
• One of the foundations of the Lincoln Land Institute is targeted tax relief.
• There are winners and losers with every tax relief.
• We do have the best property tax system.

Bills: SB23, SJR85, SB 23

Keywords: homestead exemption, elderly, disabled, ad valorem taxation, school district funding, Texas constitutional amendment, property tax relief, school district taxes, ad valorem tax, residence homestead, elderly homeowners, senior citizens, disabled homeowners, age 65 or older, school finance, tax exemption increase, local school taxes, property tax exemption, homestead tax relief, voter approval

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• It's never something that we want to continue to share and pour out of us is taxing.
• In terms of what else the state is doing to increase reporting.
• We do want to increase reporting, Representative Ramos.
• There is no place in time for this. taxes for those who do harm to our families and children, House Bill
• To the survivor stories as I know they can sometimes be taxing on you and I pray that you all practice

Bills: HB47, HB1552, HB1686, HB1953, HB2151, HB2355, HB2582, HB2697, HB2895, HB3073, HB3418, HB47

Keywords: sexual assault, victim rights, forensic examination, medical care, trauma-informed care, crime victims compensation, evidence retention, child sexual abuse material, child pornography, digital services, reporting requirements, children's protection, sex offender registration, indecent assault, educator-student relationship, criminal justice, legislation, crime victims, compensation fund, information disclosure

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• Then you're going to have your city tax, your county taxes, your flood taxes, and your port taxes.
• property tax relief.
• It is a property tax increase. I can't say it any plainer than that. It's a property tax increase.
• It is a property tax increase. Thank you. Questions? Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
• lost tax revenue.

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• HB 636 seeks to foster a collaborative strategy to... ...increase communication across people experiencing

Bills: HB21, HB211, HB223, HB323, HB524, HB530, HB636, HB762, HB21, HB211, HB223

Keywords: housing finance, multifamily residential, low income, tax exemption, audit requirements, affordable housing, local government, development bonds, housing assistance, financial assistance, low income housing, community support, affordability, veterans housing, community involvement, air conditioning, tenant support, healthcare, elderly, taxation

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• Tax increases be held on the November uniform election date. The bill would cap.
• Service provision of the bill, the uniform election date for bond issuance and increases is in debt tax
• your tax rate and people say oh it's not going to increase my taxes it is going to increase your taxes
• So this bill just adds that level of transparency to all. tax elections that are gonna increase taxes
• And so, if it's a — if it's a bond election, is that considered, like, a tax increase, I guess?

Bills: HB19, HB30, HB851, HB1663, HB1681, HB1769, HB1937, HB1979, HB2428, HB2433, HB2825, HB3159, HB3424, HB3486, HB3487, HB3504, HB3605, HB3879, HB3994, HB4382, HB4752, HB5444, HB5446, HB5447, HB3199, HB4847, HB19

Keywords: local government debt, property tax, ad valorem tax, bond election, certificate of obligation, anticipation note, school district tax rate, voter-approval rate, debt service cap, municipal finance, county bonds, flood control district, hospital district, public works, tax transparency, property tax notice, November uniform election date, general obligation bonds, local debt reform, taxpayer notice

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• It takes a base annual salary of the tax assessor and the tax collector of Jefferson County. and the
• tax collector of Jefferson County.
• And it says that it shall be 110% of the highest annual salary of any merit system employee in the tax
• assessor or tax collector's office.
• And that base salary may not increase but shall not decrease after... increase but shall not decrease

Bills: HB375, HB494, HB375

Keywords: pistol permits, Jefferson County, fees, public schools, fund distribution, tax collector, tax assessor, compensation, salary increase, 1136, house, all

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• Texas homeowners know that their property tax taxes contribute to public school funding and assume that
• And the tax bill, the percentage of school taxes allocated to school funding versus the percentage of
• tax.
• should not pay taxes. on that increase because of some border infrastructure.
• tax.

Bills: HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR2, HJR4, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34, HB195, HB247, HB255, HJR6, HJR31, HJR34

Keywords: school district, ad valorem tax, local revenue, tax collection, education funding, border security, tax exemption, ad valorem, real property, infrastructure, Texas-Mexico border, ad valorem taxation, farm products, livestock, timber, death tax, inheritance tax, estate tax, property transfer, constitutional amendment

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• It does not mandate an increase in contribution rates.
• I remain consistent in my position that pension funds should not increase benefits that increase the
• Even a tax impact like this can be really meaningful.
• This bill adds food bank vehicles to the list of exempt vehicles in the tax code from state tax on the
• or the Texas Insurance Premium Tax.

Bills: HB104, HB2434, HB2529, HB2688, HB3161, HB3486, HB3487, HB3745, HB4044, HB4226, HB4945, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, retirement, service credit, Employees Retirement System of Texas, employee benefits, pension reform, salary supplement, county judges, judicial functions, state law, government compensation, public retirement systems, municipality pensions, firefighters, police officers, retirement age

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• So those elections for taxes become silent.
• with all these tax incentives or tax elections.
• You recently increased the sales tax.
• It provides for eligible election dates for bond and tax elections.
• dates for bond and tax elections.

Bills: HB117, HB228, HB250, HB260, HB393, HB400, HB446, HB534, HB551, HB576, HB842

Keywords: Department of State, statutory entities, re-creation, termination, Louisiana laws, Department of State Civil Service, Louisiana legislation, government re-creation, authority termination, financial disclosure, public servants, ethics, immediate family, transparency, legislators, transportation, foreign travel, cultural exchange, public service, HB393

Summary: The committee first adopted the February 21, 2024 minutes and then took up House Bill 250, which would have reduced disclosure requirements for appointed, unpaid members of boards and commissions regarding immediate family members’ financial and business activities. Representative Turner said the bill was intended to ease burdens on volunteers, but several members argued it would weaken ethics reporting and create opportunities for conflicts of interest and unreported financial benefits. An amendment clarifying “appointed” members was adopted, but the bill ultimately failed on a 6-6 vote with one abstention after Vice Chair Lyons recused himself. House Bill 576, transferring ownership and maintenance responsibilities for the Old Governor’s Mansion to the Department of State, was then heard. Secretary of State Nancy Landry and mansion director Senela Agassi testified that the office has operated the site since 2021, improved programming and visitation, and had no objection to the transfer. Technical amendments were adopted to keep title in the state of Louisiana and make other clarifications, and the bill was reported favorably without objection. House Bill 117, which recreates the Department of State and its statutory entities through July 1, 2033, was also reported favorably without objection. The committee then considered House Bill 842, the annual omnibus elections bill. The measure made numerous technical and procedural changes to election law, including voter assistance and absentee ballot procedures, nominating petitions, inactive voter status, contest deadlines, and election administration. Members raised concerns about disability documentation requirements, witness information on absentee ballots, and shortened timelines for challenging constitutional amendments. After debate, the committee defeated a motion to defer the bill, adopted amendments, and then reported the bill favorably on an 8-5 vote. House Bill 228, recreating the Department of State Civil Service and related entities, was also reported favorably without objection. The committee then began House Bill 260, which would allow legislators to accept reasonable transportation to foreign countries under certain circumstances; an amendment was offered to bar travel sponsored by foreign adversaries, and discussion began on that amendment before the transcript ended.

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• Um, and we as legislators can't control local property tax increases, but we can play a role in making
• > can<00:02:49.760> play property tax increases, but we can play property tax increases, but
• taxes increase by more than 12% year-over-year.
• taxes increase by more than 12% year-over-year.
• Maybe talk about what you're seeing and how that interacts with property tax increases as well."

Bills: HF4119, HF3959, HF3792, HF3913, HF3752

Keywords: property tax, renter credits, co-pay, housing affordability, tax relief, homestead, tax refund, Minnesota, tax increase, financial relief, homeowners, AmeriCorps, taxation, individual income tax, living allowances, stipends, national service, tax compliance, revenue, analytics

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• Just to clarify, the ESF is a tax on oil and gas severance taxes. You really want to eliminate...
• Although these aren't taxable dollars in a traditional sense like a sales tax or property tax, it is
• still a tax on private industry that we're using.
• Return $5 billion to lower property taxes right now.
• We can reduce property taxes by $5 billion immediately.

Bills: HB 104, HB2054, HB3459, HB3745, HB4486, HB4488, HB4601, HB104

Keywords: Texas Future Fund, investment review board, economic stabilization, innovative technology, national defense, HB 2054, Texas volunteer fire department assistance fund, Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, volunteer fire departments, wildfire mitigation, wildland fire, rural fire protection, insurer assessment, insurance premium tax, state appropriations, firefighting grants, emergency services, high-risk wildfire areas, Texas Comptroller, Texas Government Code

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• Post-election audits ensure public confidence in the election process.
• Audits increase transparency and demonstrate that elections are fair and accurate. Mr.
• And this could potentially be a big problem with the elections. ...be a big problem with the elections
• We knew there was going to be increases; the unexpected, I think, was the... increases.
• This bill proposes a significantly lower tax rate on heated... significantly lower tax rate on heated

Bills: HB30, HB263, HB357, HB359, SB60, SB102, HB30

Keywords: elections, post-election audit, election audit, risk-limiting audit, ballot audit, election integrity, voter confidence, Secretary of State, judge of probate, canvassing board, poll watchers, ballot containers, manual tally, recount, county election, statewide election, general election, absentee ballots, provisional ballots, election transparency

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• ,<00:03:48.240> and<00:03:48.400> I to increase the child tax credit, and I to increase
• tax increase, a retail delivery fee, a gas tax inflator, a metro transportation sales tax of 0.75%,
• ,<01:09:47.120> a increase, vehicle sales tax increase, a increase, vehicle sales tax increase
• the vehicle tab fee, increased the vehicle sales tax, increased the retail delivery fee, increased the
• requesting another 1% increase in the sales tax this year.

Bills: HF4621, HF4123, HF4616, HF1183

Keywords: child tax credit, financial assistance, low-income families, state revenue, tax policy, net investment income, taxation, business income, self-employment, tax increase, wealth tax, fairness, public services, high-income earners, economic equity, Internal Revenue Code, employee classification, federal law, Minnesota statutes, 1183