82R11465 CBE-D
By: Burnam H.C.R. No. 75
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, With the state facing a $26 billion shortfall, there
is great risk that unfunded mandates will be placed on local
governments and that local property tax payers will have to bear the
brunt of state directives; and
WHEREAS, Unfunded and underfunded mandates from both the
state and federal governments impose costs on Texas cities,
counties, school districts, community college districts, and
hospital districts, all of which then have no choice but to increase
local property tax rates or reduce services; and
WHEREAS, In light of the recent economic recession, which
continues to affect citizens and local governmental entities alike,
it is especially critical that the state avoid generating
additional costs for Texas cities, counties, school districts,
community college districts, and hospital districts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 82nd Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby express its intent to avoid placing unfunded mandates,
including any that may be part of emergency measures, on local
governments.