Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the allocation and use of the sporting goods sales tax revenue to fund state and local parks.
Impact
If enacted, HJR124 would establish a constitutional mandate that limits the use of sporting goods tax revenue solely for parks funding. This could lead to increased financial support for park maintenance, development, and conservation efforts. The specific designation ensures that funds are used effectively to promote public enjoyment and stewardship of natural spaces across both state and local parks.
Summary
HJR124 proposes an amendment to the Texas Constitution that directly affects the allocation and use of revenue derived from sporting goods sales tax. The resolution specifies that funds collected from the state taxes on the sale, storage, or use of sporting goods should be exclusively appropriated to the Parks and Wildlife Department for funding state and local parks. This initiative highlights a commitment to enhancing park infrastructure and supporting outdoor recreation within Texas.
Contention
Notable points of contention surrounding HJR124 may include concerns regarding fiscal flexibility and the prioritization of funding. Opponents of the resolution could argue that tying revenue to specific uses reduces the legislature's ability to allocate funds in response to changing state needs. Proponents, however, would counter that dedicated funding for parks is essential for preserving Texas's natural resources and providing recreational opportunities that benefit all citizens.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appropriation of the net revenue received from the imposition of state sales and use taxes on sporting goods.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the dedication of certain sales and use tax revenue to a special fund established in the state treasury to pay for water infrastructure in this state.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the Texas Connectivity Fund for the development of broadband and other telecommunications services in all areas of the state and authorizing the appropriation to that fund of a portion of revenue received from the existing state sales and use taxes on telecommunications services while not increasing the rate of the sales and use taxes.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of and use of money in the Grow Texas fund and allocating certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads, to increase the rates of state sales and use taxes and dedicate the revenue attributable to that increase for public education, and to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the homeowner protection fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the state school safety fund to provide ongoing financial support for projects that ensure the safety of public schools in this state and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and the state highway fund.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas to conduct gaming by executing a gaming compact with this state; providing for occupational licensing under the compact; limiting certain taxes and fees.