Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 4052 — Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain resale clothing and footwear items.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 27 2025 11:57AM

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  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.

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Summary

Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain resale clothing and footwear items.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 151.3261, Tax Code.

  • Section 151.3261, Tax Code

    Sec. 151.3261. RESALE CLOTHING. (a) In this section, "resale clothing" means clothing or footwear designed to be worn on or about the human body that was previously sold or used and is subsequently sold by a seller or retailer, including items of clothing and footwear sold by a thrift store, consignment shop, or similar establishment. The term does not include clothing or footwear: (1) that has been materially modified in a manner to intentionally increase its value significantly beyond its original resale price; (2) sold as a luxury or upcycled fashion item at a price higher than the typical resale value for similar used clothing or footwear; or (3) the immediately preceding sale of which qualified as a sale for resale for purposes of Section 151.302. (b) The sale, storage, use, or other consumption of an article of resale clothing is exempted from the taxes imposed by this chapter.

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Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4052 do?
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain resale clothing and footwear items.
Who sponsors HB 4052?
HB 4052 is sponsored by Ana-María Rodríguez Ramos.
What is the current status of HB 4052?
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 4052?
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