Bill: HB 305, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House State Affairs

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Neutral Neutral Positive Positive

Author(s)

Dennis Paul

Bill Caption

Relating to the requirement that a state agency or political subdivision with authority to impose a tax post certain information on an Internet website.

Bill Analysis

HB 305 would require any state agency or political subdivision with the ability to impose a tax to post a variety of information about the entity on the Internet, including contact information, elected officers, candidates for election, the date of the next election and notices/records of meetings.

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill supports limited government and individual liberty by requiring more transparency of taxing authorities. Texas Action supports HB 305.

Organizations Supporting

Texans For Fiscal Responsibility
Texas Press Association

Source URL (retrieved on 04/24/2024 09:04 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/86r/hb305?print_view=true