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TX SB409
TX SB409Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years.
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Introduced
11/21/2024
11/21/2024
In Committee
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding five years.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the ability of political subdivisions (such as local governments, school districts, or special districts) to propose general obligation bond elections by implementing a five-year waiting period after a previous bond election for the same purpose has been rejected by voters. Specifically, the bill prohibits a political subdivision from submitting a bond proposition to voters if they had previously submitted and failed to gain approval for a bond proposition with the same purpose within the preceding five years. The new law will apply only to election propositions ordered on or after the bill's effective date of September 1, 2025. This provision aims to prevent frequent repeated bond elections for the same project or purpose, potentially reducing voter fatigue and ensuring that new bond proposals reflect changing community needs or circumstances before being re-submitted for consideration.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Local Government (on 02/03/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=SB409 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/SB00409I.htm |
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