Senate joint resolution · 89R

SJR 48

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the creation of the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, dedicating the money in that fund to benefit areas of the state significantly affected by oil and gas production, and providing for the transfer of certain general revenues to that fund, the economic stabilization fund, and certain other funds and accounts.

Did not pass

Progress

26 days from first to latest action, across 4 recorded actions.

Filed
Jan 29
Referred to committee
Feb 24
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 Finance Finance
Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Read first time
Feb 24, 2025 · Senate
Filed
Jan 29, 2025 · Senate
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
Jan 29, 2025 · Senate

Authors

César BlancoD

In committee

Finance
Senate
Referred Feb 24, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Oil & Gas State Finances: Management & Control

Bill text

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