Bill: HB 3838, 85(R) - 2017
Committee
House Ways & Means
Vote Recommendation
| Vote Recommendation |
Economic Freedom |
Property Rights |
Personal Responsibility |
Limited Government |
Individual Liberty |
| No |
Negative |
Neutral |
Neutral |
Negative |
Negative |
Author(s)
John Zerwas
Bill Caption
Relating to the definition of eligible central municipality for purposes of the municipal hotel occupancy tax.
Fiscal Notes
Estimated Two-year Net Impact to General Revenue Related Funds for HB3838, As Introduced: an impact of $0 through the biennium ending August 31, 2019.
However, there would be a negative impact of ($1,090,000) through the biennium ending August 31, 2021.
Bill Analysis
HB 3838 is a bracketed bill which would expand hotel occupancy tax eligibility to additional municipalities. According the the statement of purpose for the bill "The purpose of H.B. 3838 is to make
certain municipalities, such as the cities of Katy, Sugar Land, and Port Aransas, eligible for
certain tax rebates related to the construction of a qualified convention center hotel project."
Vote Recommendation Notes
HB 3838 would allow another municipality to be eligible to impose and collect a hotel occupancy tax. This violates our principles of limited government, individual liberty, and free markets, so for these reasons, we oppose this legislation.
Organizations Supporting
Texas Hotel and Lodging Association
