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HB 384 87-0 (2021) Author: Pacheco, Leo Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 467 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 468 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Jessica Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to designate an area as a homestead preservation district and reinvestment zone and the use of tax increment revenue in that area. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2971 87-0 (2021) Author: Cason, Jeff Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3267 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al. Relating to a restriction on the use of money in the tax increment fund for a tax increment financing reinvestment zone created by certain home-rule municipalities. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 4031 87-0 (2021) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4046 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 146 87-0 (2021) Author: Collier, Nicole Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 244 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to the board of directors of certain tax reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1255 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1256 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to the eligibility of certain property for an ad valorem tax abatement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1257 87-0 (2021) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the information required to be provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's central registry of reinvestment zones designated and ad valorem tax abatement agreements executed under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1433 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to tax increment financing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1058 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the election of members of the boards of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1875 86-0 (2019) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to the times and dates of meetings of the boards of directors of certain political subdivisions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2054 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones and to certain regulatory prohibitions applicable in those districts and zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 2111 86-0 (2019) Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Sponsor: Flores, Peter
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2185 86-0 (2019) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2494 86-0 (2019) Author: González, Jessica | et. al. Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3143 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3380 86-0 (2019) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the inclusion of certain public safety facilities in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone and the making of improvements to public safety infrastructure in a zone. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3654 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
SB 88 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to a pilot project for financing certain Texas Department of Transportation projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1278 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1328 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the application of the open meetings law to the board of directors of certain tax reinvestment zones. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1617 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1838 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 1626 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to enter into a tax abatement agreement with an owner of real property in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2480 85-0 (2017) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee
HB 2557 85-0 (2017) Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the development of certain local government transportation infrastructure projects; authorizing the issuance of bonds. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
HB 2621 85-0 (2017) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to state and local tax incentives for certain enhanced oil recovery projects. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3281 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3452 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the designation of homestead land trusts and requirements governing funding from homestead preservation reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3691 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3919 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones and to certain regulatory prohibitions applicable in those districts and zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 4046 85-0 (2017) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the election of members of the boards of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
SB 650 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to tax increment financing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 1465 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain ex officio members of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to elect not to serve on the board. House: General Investigating & Ethics
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1656 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
SB 1707 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to funding for county transportation infrastructure projects in counties with significant oil and gas production. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1708 85-0 (2017) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to funding for counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including administration of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation
SB 1765 85-0 (2017) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to tax increment reinvestment zone transparency and accountability. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Left pending in committee
SB 116 85-1 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 3827 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4025 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 497 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1220 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to tax increment financing. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
SB 1788 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1875 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al. Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 187 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 546 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 1290 83-0 (2013) Author: Phillips, Larry Relating to the authority for local governments to jointly administer transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
HB 1716 83-0 (2013) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2139 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2247 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional toll way authorities. House: Transportation Left pending in committee
HB 2300 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to funding and donations for county transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2636 83-0 (2013) Author: Frullo, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the transfer of money from the tax increment fund established for a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to the fund established for an adjacent zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2641 83-0 (2013) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to the criteria for designation of an area as a reinvestment zone for purposes of tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 2685 83-0 (2013) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone; authorizing an assessment. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3235 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to designate an area as a reinvestment zone for purposes of tax increment financing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3350 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3589 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the use of tax increment financing by certain municipalities. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3639 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to a fund for certain county transportation infrastructure projects and the creation of County Energy Transportation Reinvestment Zones. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources
SB 971 83-0 (2013) Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Sponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the purposes, designation, and funding of a transportation reinvestment zone for port projects; providing authority to issue bonds; authorizing an assessment. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1018 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to the agreements, costs, revenues, and finances of regional tollway authorities; authorizing taxes, fees, and assessments. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
SB 1110 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1747 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to funding and donations for transportation projects, including projects of county energy transportation reinvestment zones. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 204 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation
HB 563 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 629 82-0 (2011) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the use of municipal or county sales tax increment financing for a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
HB 990 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1746 82-0 (2011) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2571 82-0 (2011) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to the purposes and designation of transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation No action taken in committee
HB 2772 82-0 (2011) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the Spring Branch Area Community Improvement District. House: Urban Affairs Recommendations filed with the Speaker
HB 2853 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 3254 82-0 (2011) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone. House: Energy Resources Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 3275 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3465 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/11
HR 2654 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275. Reported enrolled
SB 538 82-0 (2011) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to transportation reinvestment zones. Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security Referred to Transportation & Homeland Sec.
SB 627 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Wendy
Sponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1574 82-0 (2011) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs that promote the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1674 82-0 (2011) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 146 81-0 (2009) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 413 81-0 (2009) Author: Isett, Carl Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
HB 1004 81-0 (2009) Author: Jones, Delwin Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1127 81-0 (2009) Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1134 81-0 (2009) Author: England, Kirk
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 to enter into a tax abatement agreement and to designate a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1159 81-0 (2009) Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al. Relating to the extension of the term of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Companion considered in lieu of in committee
HB 1237 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 1605 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1640 81-0 (2009) Author: Sheffield, Ralph Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 1651 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1770 81-0 (2009) Author: Miklos, Robert
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 1810 81-0 (2009) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
HB 2316 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to allowing certain tax units to impose a fee for processing a petition requesting that an area in the unit be designated as a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 2503 81-0 (2009) Author: Swinford, David | et. al. Relating to agreements for limitations on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act. House: Ways & Means Subcommittee members named
HB 3111 81-0 (2009) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to authorizing Bexar County to issue bonds or notes to finance the acquisition of real property and the construction of a building or facility on the property for use by an institution of higher education and to pledge for repayment of those bonds or notes increases in revenues from ad valorem taxes imposed by the county and other political subdivisions on property located in a designated area of the county. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3222 81-0 (2009) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of two or more municipalities to designate a joint tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3484 81-0 (2009) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to certain acts and proceedings of certain local governments, including those related to tax increment financing, and the validity of certain acts and proceedings. House: County Affairs
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 3983 81-0 (2009) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the imposition of property taxes on the residential homesteads of low-income and moderate-income persons. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4613 81-0 (2009) Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al. Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4747 81-0 (2009) Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al. Relating to the powers of the Westchase District. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
SB 313 81-0 (2009) Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Sponsor: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the term of a reinvestment zone and to the assessment and payment of tax increments under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
SB 576 81-0 (2009) Author: Davis, Wendy | et. al.
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 856 81-0 (2009) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 898 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the purposes and designation of a municipal transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1033 81-0 (2009) Author: Fraser, Troy
Sponsor: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the purposes and powers of the Temple Health and Bioscience Economic Development District. House: County Affairs
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1105 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1311 81-0 (2009) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Heflin, Joe
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality or the commissioners court of a county to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1458 81-0 (2009) Author: Seliger, Kel
Sponsor: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an ad valorem tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
SB 1633 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain restrictions on the composition of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1671 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the permissible uses of money in an ad valorem tax increment account for a transportation reinvestment zone established by a municipality. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1947 81-0 (2009) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the authority of two or more municipalities to designate a joint tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 2338 81-0 (2009) Author: Shapiro, Florence Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 2378 81-0 (2009) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the purposes and designation of a transportation reinvestment zone. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2496 81-0 (2009) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Westchase District. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
HB 470 80-0 (2007) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation, operation, management, and programs of homestead preservation districts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 2092 80-0 (2007) Author: Hill, Fred
Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the designation of an area in a municipality as a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 3327 80-0 (2007) Author: Smith, Todd Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3333 80-0 (2007) Author: Corte, Jr., Frank Relating to the designation of certain land as a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3546 80-0 (2007) Author: Truitt, Vicki Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to make a loan to the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3722 80-0 (2007) Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al. Relating to pass-through financing and the creation and operation of the transportation reinvestment fund. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3957 80-0 (2007) Author: Castro, Joaquin Relating to extending the termination of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
SB 1264 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to make a loan to the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone for deposit in the tax increment fund for the zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
SB 1266 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to pass-through financing and the designation and operation of transportation reinvestment zones. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1809 80-0 (2007) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the implementation of a project plan or financing plan for a reinvestment zone under the Tax Increment Financing Act and the granting of exemptions from ad valorem taxes imposed on real property in a reinvestment zone under that Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 289 79-0 (2005) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to a requirement that jobs created as a condition for receipt of an ad valorem tax abatement or a limitation on the appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes be filled by local residents. House: Local Government Ways & Means Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 525 79-0 (2005) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of homestead preservation districts, reinvestment zones, and other programs to increase home ownership and provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 1188 79-0 (2005) Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Economic Development
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 2653 79-0 (2005) Author: Krusee, Mike
Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the use of tax increment financing to pay certain costs associated with certain transportation or transit projects. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
HB 3202 79-0 (2005) Author: Veasey, Marc Relating to the powers and duties of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone and of the taxing units that impose ad valorem taxes on property in the zone. House: Local Government Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3448 79-0 (2005) Author: Solis, Jim Relating to the collection of street lighting service fees by a county or by certain public or private entities contracting with a county. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs
SB 771 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Economic Development
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 818 79-0 (2005) Author: West, Royce Relating to a requirement that an ad valorem tax abatement agreement provide for the recapture of lost ad valorem tax revenue if the property owner fails to provide a health benefit plan to the owner's employees and their dependents. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in subcommittee
SB 833 79-0 (2005) Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1198 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the determination of the portion of the tax increment produced by a municipality that the municipality is required to pay into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1199 79-0 (2005) Author: Ellis, Rodney
Sponsor: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the deposit of municipal sales and use taxes into a tax increment fund. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1856 79-0 (2005) Author: Deuell, Bob
Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to tax increment financing. House: Local Government Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 109 79-3 (2006) Author: Frost, Stephen Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
SB 32 79-3 (2006) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance
HB 390 78-0 (2003) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the effect of tax increment financing by certain taxing units in the calculation of ad valorem tax rates for those taxing units. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/04
HB 654 78-0 (2003) Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al. Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico. House: Border and International Affairs Laid on the table subject to call
HB 905 78-0 (2003) Author: Mowery, Anna Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into and the terms of ad valorem tax abatement agreements. House: Local Government Ways and Means Left pending in committee
HB 2516 78-0 (2003) Author: Turner, Sylvester Relating to repealing the refund of sales and franchise taxes to reimburse certain taxes paid on property in a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2720 78-0 (2003) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the requirement that a portion of the tax increment of certain tax increment reinvestment zones be used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee
HB 2806 78-0 (2003) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to a pilot program creating reinvestment zones to promote the relocation of businesses to certain areas of this state. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry
SB 353 78-0 (2003) Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico. House: Border and International Affairs
Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
SB 657 78-0 (2003) Author: Brimer, Kim
Sponsor: Lewis, Glenn
Relating to the effect of tax increment financing by certain taxing units in the calculation of ad valorem tax rates for those taxing units. House: Local Government Ways and Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/04
HB 612 77-0 (2001) Author: Maxey, Glen
Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the preparation and submission of certain reports by municipalities and the comptroller of public accounts under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
HB 1200 77-0 (2001) Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enactment of the Texas Economic Development Act, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, including authorizing school districts to provide tax relief for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create jobs in this state, to authorizing the imposition of certain impact fees, and to continuing the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1448 77-0 (2001) Author: Oliveira, Rene
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a municipality or a county to enter into a tax abatement agreement with the owner of a leasehold interest in real property that is located in a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1468 77-0 (2001) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem tax rates for certain taxing units. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2412 77-0 (2001) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2682 77-0 (2001) Author: Allen, Ray
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to dedicate tax revenue from certain reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2752 77-0 (2001) Author: Jones, Elizabeth Relating to the contracting authority of, authorized uses for tax proceeds by, and eligibility for participation in tax increment financing of certain hospital districts. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2842 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 2965 77-0 (2001) Author: Longoria, John Relating to allowing municipalities and counties to grant tax abatement agreements to lessees. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee
HB 3001 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to effective dates for tax abatements. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3006 77-0 (2001) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to composition of the board of directors of a tax increment reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 3532 77-0 (2001) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to the creation of commercial and industrial development zones in certain populous counties; providing for taxes and the issuance of bonds. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 274 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Jones, Elizabeth
Relating to the contracting authority of, authorized uses for tax proceeds by, and eligibility for participation in tax increment financing of Bexar County Hospital District, Nueces County Hospital District, El Paso County Hospital District, and Harris County Hospital District. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 679 77-0 (2001) Author: Harris, Chris Relating to the enactment of the Texas Economic Development Act, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, including authorizing school districts to provide tax relief for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create or maintain jobs in this state, and to continuing the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act. Senate: Finance No action taken in committee
SB 807 77-0 (2001) Author: Jackson, Mike Relating to the prerequisites for tax abatement by a municipality for properties subject to a voluntary cleanup agreement. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 841 77-0 (2001) Author: Bivins, Teel Relating to the effect of certain taxes paid into a tax increment fund on the comptroller's determination of the property value of school districts. Senate: Education Referred to Education
SB 944 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Sponsor: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the contracting authority of certain hospital districts to enter into or modify a tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 985 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a municipality to enter into a tax abatement agreement with the owner of a leasehold interest in real property that is located in a reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 986 77-0 (2001) Author: Duncan, Robert
Sponsor: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to allowing certain tax abatement agreements to provide for the recapture of lost ad valorem tax revenue if a property owner fails to comply with tax abatement agreement requirements regarding job creation or property value or other agreement requirements. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1095 77-0 (2001) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 1480 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the administration of reinvestment zones for tax increment finance and ad valorem tax abatement and to ad valorem tax abatement agreements for property in a reinvestment zone. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee
SB 1535 77-0 (2001) Author: Madla, Frank
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to effective dates for municipal tax abatements. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1711 77-0 (2001) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to allowing taxing units to enter into tax abatement agreements with the owners of leasehold interests. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2684 76-0 (1999) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act, tax abatement agreements within those zones, and the administration of certain local government corporations. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2766 76-0 (1999) Author: Moreno, Joe Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones. House: Public Education Left pending in committee
SB 824 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Sponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones. House: Public Education
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1790 76-0 (1999) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to certain economic development contracts associated with reinvestment zone property entered into prior to September 1, 1999. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
SB 1864 76-0 (1999) Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario Relating to reinvestment zones and tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act, tax abatement agreements within those zones, and the administration of certain local government corporations. Senate: Economic Development Referred to Economic Development
HB 1244 70-0 (1987) Author: Gibson, Bruce Relating to the criteria for designating a municipal reinvestment zone eligible for ad valorem tax abatement. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from calendar
HB 1281 70-0 (1987) Author: Waldrop, Tom
Sponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to property taxes imposed by a school district or county in a reinvestment zone established for tax increment financing or property tax abatement. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee
HB 2346 70-0 (1987) Author: Luna III, Albert Relating to the creation of reinvestment zones and to the abatement of ad valorem taxes in reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 61 70-0 (1987) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the notice that a city, town, or county must give to the public and affected taxing units in order to create a reinvestment zone for property tax abatement or to enter into a property tax abatement agreement. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
SB 350 70-0 (1987) Author: Henderson, Don Relating to the effect of an ad valorem tax abatement agreement on other taxing units. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1183 70-0 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E.
Sponsor: Wright, Brad
Relating to publication of notice relating to certain real property transactions by political subdivisions. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 1225 70-0 (1987) Author: Henderson, Don
Sponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the creation of reinvestment zones and to the abatement of ad valorem taxes in reinvestment zones. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 126 70-2 (1987) Author: Wright, Brad
Sponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to amending the Tax Increment Financing Act to provide for the provision of financial information regarding the acquisition of land by a city or town in a reinvestment zone. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
SB 94 70-2 (1987) Author: Brown, J.E. Relating to amending the Tax increment Financing Act to provide for the provision of financial information regarding the acquisition of land by a city or town in a reinvestment zone. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Reported favorably with substitute
HB 2416 69-0 (1985) Author: Madla, Frank Relating to the designation of certain areas as reinvestment zones for purposes of property tax abatement. House: Business & Commerce 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2480 69-0 (1985) Author: Waldrop, Tom Relating to property taxes imposed by a school district in a reinvestment zone established for tax increment financing or property tax abatement. House: Ways & Means 1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2484 69-0 (1985) Author: Uher, D.R.
Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to certain reinvestment zones which have been created or attempted to be created pursuant to Article 1066e Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, as amended; validating all acts and proceedings relating to the creation, designation, organization and operation of such zones; validating tax increment bonds payable as to principal and interest out of the tax increment fund established for such reinvestment zone; setting forth procedures for the approval and registration of such bonds and for the testing of the validity of such bonds; containing other provisions pertaining to the subject; and declaring an emergency. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Returned from Senate as amended
SB 1364 69-0 (1985) Author: Krier, Cynthia
Sponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the designation of certain areas as reinvestment zones for purposes of property tax abatement. House: Business & Commerce
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1777 68-0 (1983) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the formation and administration of municipally created reinvestment zones that qualify for tax increment financing. House: Urban Affairs Referred to subcommittee
SB 641 68-0 (1983) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the formation, termination, administration, and costs of municipally created reinvestment zones that qualify for tax increment financing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
HB 913 67-0 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to agreements between cities and property owners for the redevelopment of unproductive areas and for property tax relief, pref. no. 122. House: Ways & Means Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HJR 52 67-0 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution authorizing the legislature to permit cities and towns to provide property tax relief for certain property located in unproductive areas. House: Constitutional Amendments Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
SB 975 67-0 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray Relating to the regulation of monopolies, contracts, combinations, and conspiracies in restraint of trade or commerce; providing penalties. Senate: Economic Development No action taken
HB 7 67-1 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Relating to the authority of cities and towns to encourage supervised improvements by property owners through property tax abatement incentives. House: Business & Industry No action taken
HJR 7 67-1 (1981) Author: Wolens, Steven Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing cities, towns, and other taxing units to encourage the improvement or redevelopment of certain areas through property tax relief and through the issuance of bonds and notes. House: Constitutional Amendments Posting rule suspended
SB 16 67-1 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the powers of cities or towns to designate certain areas as reinvestment zones and to issue tax increment bonds and provide tax increment financing for the development or redevelopment of blighted areas. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Finance
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SB 17 67-1 (1981) Author: Farabee, Ray
Sponsor: Wolens, Steven
Relating to the authority of cities and towns to encourage supervised improvements by property owners through property tax abatement incentives. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Finance
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