House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 213

Proposing a constitutional amendment to require a supermajority vote to authorize a political subdivision to issue general obligation bonds.

Did not pass

Progress

24 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Apr 7
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 7, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

Ellen TroxclairR

In committee

Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
House
Referred Apr 7, 2025 · never reported

Topics

City Government: Finance County Government: Finance Education: Primary & Secondary: Finance Elections: General Political Subdivisions Taxation: City Taxation: County Taxation: Property-Assessment & Collection Taxation: Property-Miscellaneous Taxation: Property-Tax Rate Taxation: School District

Bill text

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