Bill: HB 3172, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Economic & Small Business Development
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Author(s)
Angie Chen Button
Bill Caption
Relating to the establishment of an electronic information and application system for state incentives for economic development purposes.
Fiscal Notes
From the LBB: no significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.
Bill Analysis
HB 3172 would amend the Government Code to require the Department of Information Resources to establish an electronic government project to develop a website to provide a tool for a business entity to determine whether the entity may be eligible for any state monetary or tax incentives in this state and allows the entity to fill out one application for all incentives.
Vote Recommendation Notes
While we oppose the state use of funds to provide incentives for select businesses, the administration of the application process neither uplifts or offends our liberty principles, therefore we remain neutral.
Organizations Supporting
National Federation of Independent Business
Texas Association of Manufacturers
Texas Taxpayers & Research Association
