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Texas House Bill HB2338

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2338

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

Caption

Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

Impact

If enacted, HB2338 would specifically alter how the state approaches its budgeting process by changing the parameters for what can be considered when calculating the growth rate of appropriations. This may have significant implications for future budgeting and financial planning on a state level, potentially allowing for increased spending in certain areas while still adhering to constitutional mandates regarding state debt. The adjustments defined in the bill would thus empower the Legislative Budget Board to recommend budgets that more accurately reflect the state's economic realities over time, particularly for subsequent bienniums beginning from September 1, 2017.

Summary

House Bill 2338 aims to modify the rules dictating the growth of appropriations from state tax revenues, specifically proposing exceptions to the existing constitutional limitations on such growth. The bill seeks to amend Section 316.001 of the Government Code, allowing certain appropriations that are not bound by the constitutional limitation, particularly those directed toward debt service. This change is primarily intended to give the Legislative Budget Board greater flexibility in budgeting for state revenues and expenditures, particularly during fiscal years where economic growth may not keep pace with current appropriation levels.

Contention

A notable point of contention surrounding HB2338 is the balancing act between fiscal responsibility and the need for adequate funding in crucial areas such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure. Proponents argue that allowing exceptions to current limitations may provide necessary funds for essential services during economic downturns, while opponents might express concerns that this could lead to overextending the budget and reducing accountability regarding state spending. The discussions related to the bill may reflect broader sentiments on fiscal management and the sustainability of state funding practices.

Companion Bills

TX HJR106

Enabling for Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations for reducing state debt from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SB101

Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SB16

Identical Relating to excepting certain appropriations from computations regarding the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

Previously Filed As

TX HJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX HJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SJR4

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX HJR164

Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SJR2

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX HJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SJR1

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, to provide supplemental payments to full-time classroom teachers in school districts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX SJR3

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX HJR2

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.

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