83R2330 ADM-F By: Otto, Cook, et al. H.B. No. 317 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 171.0001(12), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (12) "Retail trade" means: (A) the activities described in Division G of the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual published by the federal Office of Management and Budget; [and] (B) apparel rental activities classified as Industry 5999 or 7299 of the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual published by the federal Office of Management and Budget; and (C) rental-purchase agreement activities regulated by Chapter 92, Business & Commerce Code. SECTION 2. This Act applies only to a report originally due on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect January 1, 2014.