Bill

SB 1294

86(R) - 2019
Senate Finance
Senate Finance

Vote Recommendation

No
  • Negative
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Negative
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Beverly Powell

Bill Caption

Relating to water-related exemptions from sales and use taxes.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1294 would extend a sales tax exemption on the purchase of rainwater harvesting systems to include the cost of labor related to the installation of those systems.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action recommends opposing SB 1294 because it infringes upon principles of limited government and free markets. This bill would expand a sales tax exemption for a particular product, thereby creating market distortions and governmental interference in the free market.