Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 1879 — Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.

Last action — Left pending in committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Left pending in committee

  2. Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee

  3. Considered in public hearing

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. Referred to Ways & Means

  6. Read first time

  7. Filed

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 177 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (177)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1879 do?
Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.
Who sponsors HB 1879?
HB 1879 is sponsored by Gina Hinojosa, Harold V. Dutton, Jr., Ward Johnson, Lauren A. Simmons, Vincent Perez, Nicole Collier, and Linda Garcia.
What is the current status of HB 1879?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1879?
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