Bill

HJR 95

86(R) - 2019
House Ways & Means
Senate Property Tax
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House Ways & Means
Senate Property Tax
Constitutional Amendments
Taxation

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Giovanni Capriglione

Sponsor(s)

Pat Fallon

Bill Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authorization to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metals.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated, other than the cost of publication. Any additional fiscal implication would be attributable to the corresponding enabling legislation. The cost to the state for publication of the resolution is $177,289.

Bill Analysis

HJR 95 proposes to amend Article VIII of the Texas Constitution to allow the Legislature to exempt precious metals held for income-producing purposes from property taxation if they are stored in a qualifying precious metal depository in this state. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action opposes HJR 95 for violating the principles of limited government and free markets. Tax policy should not be used to incentivize particular economic behavior; in this case storing precious metals held for income-producing purposes in a qualifying precious metal depository in this state.