Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB2879

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

Caption

Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.

Impact

If enacted, HB2879 will lead to a significant change in how certain districts can generate revenue from residential utilities. By enabling crime control and fire service districts to collect taxes on residential gas and electricity usage, the bill supports these districts in enhancing their financial resources. This could lead to improved funding for essential services like emergency medical response and public safety initiatives, ultimately benefiting local communities.

Summary

House Bill 2879 proposes to modify the imposition of sales and use tax by certain districts dedicated to crime control and prevention as well as fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services. This bill specifically allows these districts to impose taxes on the residential use of gas and electricity, thereby expanding the fiscal capabilities of these services. The bill provides the board of directors of the districts the authority to adopt resolutions to impose or exempt these taxes, creating flexibility in local tax policy.

Contention

However, the introduction of such a tax raises concerns among residents who may be affected by increased utility taxes. Critics may argue that imposing additional taxes could create a financial burden on households, particularly those with lower incomes. The debate may center around the balance between ensuring adequate funding for vital services and maintaining affordable living costs for residents.

Companion Bills

TX SB792

Identical Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4642

Relating to offenses involving the manufacture or delivery of certain controlled substances and the enforcement and prevention of those offenses; creating a criminal offense.

TX SB2370

Relating to the division of certain emergency services districts.

TX HB5047

Relating to the imposition of sales and use tax after a municipality annexes an area in an emergency services district.

TX SB2435

Relating to the imposition of sales and use tax after a municipality annexes an area in an emergency services district.

TX SB306

Relating to the right to choose medical treatments and certain control measures and to the imposition of isolation or quarantine control measures.

TX HB4922

Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.

TX SB334

Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to provide preventive health care services.

TX HB3938

Relating to requiring certain persons prohibited by law from owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm to dispose of firearms owned, possessed, or controlled by the person.

TX HB5344

Relating to the eligibility of certain retired firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical services providers to purchase continued health benefits coverage; the creation of certain special purpose districts and the name, powers, and duties of the 3 B&J Municipal Utility District; granting a limited power of eminent domain; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.

TX HB2226

Relating to state and municipal motor fuel taxes; providing civil penalties; creating criminal offenses; requiring occupational licenses; authorizing the imposition of taxes; providing for increases and decreases in the rates of taxes.

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