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TX HB2207
TX HB2207Relating 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 two years.
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Introduced
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
In Committee
04/09/2025
04/09/2025
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 two years.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the Texas Government Code by adding a new provision that restricts political subdivisions from submitting a bond proposition to voters if an identical or substantially similar bond proposition was rejected by voters within the preceding two years. Specifically, if a political subdivision attempts to issue general obligation bonds (which are a type of municipal debt backed by the full faith and credit of the issuing government) and voters previously rejected a nearly identical bond proposal in the last two years, the political subdivision is prohibited from re-submitting that same bond proposition. The bill will apply only to bond elections ordered on or after its effective date of September 1, 2025, which means existing bond proposals will not be impacted. This legislation appears designed to prevent political subdivisions from repeatedly submitting bond proposals that have already been rejected by voters, potentially reducing voter fatigue and ensuring that repeated bond proposals reflect meaningful changes or new circumstances.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (20)
Ben Bumgarner (R)*,
Charles Cunningham (R)*,
Daniel Alders (R),
Mark Dorazio (R),
Caroline Harris Davila (R),
Richard Hayes (R),
Janis Holt (R),
Andy Hopper (R),
Carrie Isaac (R),
Terri Leo-Wilson (R),
Mitch Little (R),
A.J. Louderback (R),
Shelley Luther (R),
Tom Oliverson (R),
Katrina Pierson (R),
Nate Schatzline (R),
Matt Shaheen (R),
Shelby Slawson (R),
Valoree Swanson (R),
Cody Vasut (R),
Last Action
Committee report sent to Calendars (on 04/25/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB2207 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02207H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB02207H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02207H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB02207I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB02207I.htm |
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