Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 89 — Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to propose for voter approval the issuance of general obligation bonds for a purpose rejected by voters at a bond election held during the preceding two years.

Last action — Filed

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

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 1253.0015, Government Code.

  • Section 1253.0015, Government Code

    Sec. 1253.0015. LIMITATION ON AUTHORITY TO PROPOSE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS. A political subdivision may not submit a proposition to approve the issuance of general obligation bonds to the voters if the political subdivision submitted an identical or substantially similar proposition to approve the issuance of such bonds to the voters within the preceding two years and the voters failed to approve the proposition.

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Action History

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Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 178 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (178)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 89?
HB 89 is sponsored by Leo Wilson, Terri Leo Wilson, Will Metcalf, Shelley Luther, Richard Hayes, and Ben Bumgarner.
What is the current status of HB 89?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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