Texas 89th Legislature
Taxation--general
1 high-impact bill requires immediate attention. 5 bills have bipartisan support.
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Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
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All Bills (9)
Relating to the applicability of premium and maintenance taxes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and Texas FAIR Plan Association.
Relating to the applicability of premium and maintenance taxes to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association and Texas FAIR Plan Association.
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that participate in an oyster shell recycling program are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that participate in an oyster shell recycling program are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Relating to the creation of the Fort Bend County Municipal Utility District No. 263; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services.
Relating to increasing access to and reducing taxation of Internet services.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Relating to the funding mechanism for the regulation of workers' compensation and workers' compensation insurance; authorizing surcharges.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on taxation--general passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 9 laws related to taxation--general. These bills were authored by 8 different legislators and address various aspects of taxation--general policy in Texas.
- Did taxation--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Taxation--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 House bills and 3 Senate bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most taxation--general bills?
- The leading authors of taxation--general legislation include Rep. Morgan Meyer (R) with 2 bills, Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 1 bills, Rep. Drew Darby (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on taxation--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for taxation--general legislation?
- Among the 9 taxation--general bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 6 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to taxation--general in Texas law?
- Taxation--general legislation frequently overlaps with Taxation, Comptroller of Public Accounts, State Finances. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for taxation--general legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 5 of the 9 taxation--general bills (56%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on taxation--general policy.
- When do Texas taxation--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some taxation--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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