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Texas House Bill HB3565

Texas 2019 - 86th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3565

Caption

Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.

Impact

The bill introduces a series of measures intended to ease the financial and regulatory burdens related to occupational licensing, permitting, and business formation. Among the key features is the proposal to waive fees for filing business certificates, professional licensing, and various permits. These measures are designed to incentivize entrepreneurship and promote economic activity in designated special economic zones by making it easier for individuals and businesses to enter the market.

Summary

House Bill 3565 proposes the establishment of pilot programs aimed at creating special economic zones in designated counties across Texas. The objective of these zones is to facilitate economic and educational opportunities by reducing barriers for new and existing businesses and enhancing workforce preparation. This bill represents an effort to stimulate growth in areas that have historically faced economic challenges, particularly in regions where educational outcomes and economic metrics fall below state averages.

Contention

While the bill aims to foster economic development, it also raises questions about the potential effectiveness of these pilot programs. Critics may argue that simply waiving fees and regulations does not guarantee successful economic revitalization without accompanying investments in infrastructure, education, and community resources. It's crucial to monitor the effectiveness of the pilot program, as mandated by the bill, which requires biennial reporting to the legislature on its impacts and sustainability.

Expiration

The provisions of the pilot program as outlined in HB3565 are set to expire on September 1, 2025, unless extended by the legislature. This built-in expiration necessitates ongoing evaluation and public discourse regarding the efficacy of special economic zones in achieving their intended outcomes.

Companion Bills

TX SB2380

Same As Relating to the creation of certain pilot programs to encourage economic and educational opportunities in certain regions of this state.

Previously Filed As

TX HB200

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

TX HB80

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

TX HB87

Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX SB81

Relating to certain laws that regulate aspects of illegal immigration in this state, including laws pertaining to the DNA records of certain persons subject to an immigration detainer request, the recognition of certain out-of-state driver's licenses, inviting certain federal agencies to participate on the homeland security council, the reporting of certain uncompensated hospital care costs, and certain requirements for participation in the E-verify program; increasing a criminal penalty.

TX HB20

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

TX HB75

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

TX HB85

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

TX HB37

Relating to measures to ensure the safety and welfare of the border region of this state, including protection from ongoing criminal activity, and public health threats and the establishment of the Border Protection Unit; creating a criminal offense; creating a civil penalty.

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