Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5446 — Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

Last action — Laid on the table subject to call

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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.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

In plain language

This bill concerns the text of ballot propositions that propose tax increases.

The bill focuses on how ballot propositions that suggest increasing taxes are presented. The full details of the requirements are not available because the bill text is not provided.

Summary

Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

Bill Text

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 52.072(e), Election Code.

  • Section 52.072(e), Election Code

    specifically state , → , except as otherwise required by this subsection, be printed in mixed-case typewritten letters and : (A) state and (B) include, in capital typewritten letters of the same font size as the rest of the proposition, the statement "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE"; state

    amended

Action History

  1. Laid on the table subject to call

  2. Companion considered in lieu of

  3. Placed on General State Calendar

  4. Considered in Calendars

  5. Committee report sent to Calendars

  6. Committee report distributed

  7. Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator

  8. Reported favorably as substituted

  9. Committee substitute considered in committee

  10. Considered in formal meeting

  11. Left pending in committee

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

  13. Committee substitute considered in committee

  14. Considered in public hearing

  15. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  16. Referred to Ways & Means

  17. Read first time

  18. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 4 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (4)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

taxation elections
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5446 do?
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Who sponsors HB 5446?
HB 5446 is sponsored by Ellen Troxclair, Carl Tepper, Hillary Hickland, Morgan Meyer, and Carrie Isaac.
What is the current status of HB 5446?
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 5446?
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