Bill
HB 97
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)
Introduced by Helen Kerwin and 1 co-sponsor
HB 97 redirects Texas state budget surpluses to reduce school district property tax rates, shifting education funding from local to state revenue sources during surplus years.
Referred to Ways & Means
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