Bill > HB3715

This bill amends Section 351.152 of the Texas Tax Code to add an additional municipality (the 65th) to the list of municipalities that are authorized to use certain tax revenues for hotel and convention center projects. Specifically, the bill adds a municipality described in Section 334.0082(a)(2) of the Local Government Code to the existing extensive list of qualifying municipalities. The list is extremely detailed, with each entry specifying precise population ranges, county characteristics, geographic features, or specific local landmarks that define eligibility. The bill's effectiveness is contingent on receiving a two-thirds vote in both legislative chambers; if such a vote is not achieved, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025. While the specific details of the added municipality are not provided in the bill text, the amendment appears to expand the potential use of tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects to one additional municipality that meets the criteria outlined in the referenced Local Government Code section.

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