Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1516

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.

Impact

If passed, HB1516 would have a significant impact on how school districts manage their fiscal planning and budgeting. By recalibrating the rollback tax rate calculation, the bill could lead to potentially increased revenue for districts that have historically struggled with funding shortfalls. This might enable school districts to enhance educational facilities and programs directly benefiting students across the state.

Summary

House Bill 1516 aims to revise the calculation method for the rollback tax rate applicable to school districts in Texas. The bill seeks to amend Section 26.08(n) of the Texas Tax Code to ensure that the tax rate reflects changes in maintenance and operational expenses of school districts over time. This legislative adjustment is intended to provide school districts with a better mechanism for managing their funding in line with market conditions and fiscal responsibilities.

Contention

However, there has been some contention surrounding the bill, particularly regarding concerns about property tax implications for residents. Critics of the bill argue that adjusting the rollback tax rate could unfairly burden property owners with higher taxes that might not correlate with an increase in services provided by the school system. Proponents, on the other hand, emphasize the necessity of this change for ensuring adequate funding levels to meet educational demands, especially in a climate of growing enrollment and resource needs.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4456

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a school district.

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX SB2516

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.

TX HB3120

Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts.

TX HB2220

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

TX HB17

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

TX HB14

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

TX HB187

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

TX HB4847

Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.

TX SB2387

Relating to the calculation of the enrichment tax rate for certain school districts.

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