Texas State Senator

John Whitmire 2023 - 88th 2nd C.S. - Authored & Sponsored Legislation

Legislative Session

Co-Sponsor of Legislation

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Texas House Bill HJR2

Filed
7/10/23  
Out of House Committee
7/11/23  
Voted on by Senate
7/13/23  
Proposed Const. Amend.
 
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.

Co-Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th 2nd C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB2

Filed
7/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
7/12/23  
Voted on by Senate
7/12/23  
Out of House Committee
7/12/23  
Voted on by House
7/13/23  
Governor Action
7/22/23  
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 2nd C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SB3

Filed
7/10/23  
Out of Senate Committee
7/12/23  
Voted on by Senate
7/12/23  
Out of House Committee
7/12/23  
Voted on by House
7/13/23  
Governor Action
7/22/23  
Relating to the amount of the total revenue exemption for the franchise tax and the exclusion of certain taxable entities from the requirement to file a franchise tax report.

Primary Author of Legislation

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Texas 2023 - 88th 2nd C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SR10

In memory of Etta Mae Crockett.
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Texas 2023 - 88th 2nd C.S.

Texas Senate Bill SR9

Recognizing the people of the Islamic Republic of Iran for their struggle for human rights.