86R5324 CJC-D By: Wray H.B. No. 710 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by taxable entities that transport ready-mixed concrete. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 171.1012, Tax Code, is amended by adding Subsection (r) to read as follows: (r) Notwithstanding Subsection (e)(3) or (6), a taxable entity that transports ready-mixed concrete may subtract as cost of goods sold distribution and rehandling costs regardless of whether the taxable entity owns the ready-mixed concrete. 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, 2020.