Bill: HB 1666, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Transportation

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
No Neutral Neutral Neutral Negative Negative

Author(s)

Armando Martinez

Bill Caption

Relating to the authorization by referendum on an optional county fee on vehicle registration in certain counties.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 1666 would allow certain counties (counties bordering Mexico and counties bordering those counties) to impose an additional $2 fee for vehicle registration if approved by a majority of voters in an election. Revenue from this new fee would be used to fund public transportation projects and road or drainage projects.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action opposes this bill for violating the principles of limited government and individual liberty. Texas motorists are already nickel-and-dimed by fees and taxes, and should not be subject to the possibility of higher vehicle registration fees to extract more money from them to fund the government. 


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