Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee May 6th, 2025

Meeting Video(s)

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Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Intergovernmental Affairs May 6th, 2025 at 08:05 am

House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee

The meeting of the committee featured several active discussions regarding various bills, with notable emphasis on matters of affordable housing and local governance. House Bill 3753 was a focal point, aimed at addressing the allocation of low-income housing credits, which raised concerns among members over its implications for local communities. Representative Cunningham provided compelling arguments for the bill, emphasizing its potential benefits for teachers and residents struggling with housing issues, triggering a dialogue on transparency and accountability in housing decisions. Additionally, the committee reviewed House Bill 293, which proposed uniformity in transparency requirements across different housing tax credit programs, underscoring the complexity of legislative processes in housing development.

Bills on the Agenda

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Texas House Bill HB293

Filed
11/12/24  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the requirements for applications for low income housing tax credits for developments financed through the private activity bond program.
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Texas House Bill HB1173

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the administration of the homeless housing and services program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
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Texas House Bill HB3753

Filed
3/4/25  
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
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Texas Senate Bill SB2145

Filed
3/10/25  
Out of Senate Committee
4/16/25  
Voted on by Senate
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/14/25  
Voted on by House
5/20/25  
Governor Action
5/30/25  
Relating to the authority of the advisory body of a public improvement district and the board of directors of a reinvestment zone to hold a meeting by a telecommunication device.
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Texas House Bill HB4999

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
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Texas House Bill HB5689

Filed
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/21/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Cole Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
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Texas House Bill HB5690

Filed
4/24/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/21/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the powers and duties and validating certain acts and proceedings of the Hunter Ranch Improvement District No. 1 of Denton County, Texas.
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Texas House Bill HB5694

Filed
4/29/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of the Fannin County Improvement District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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Texas House Bill HB5696

Filed
4/30/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/23/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the creation of The Reserve Municipal Management District; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes.
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Texas House Bill HB5698

Filed
5/1/25  
Out of House Committee
5/12/25  
Voted on by House
5/16/25  
Out of Senate Committee
5/22/25  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Relating to the name of and appointment of directors for the Harris-Montgomery Counties Management District.