Bill

SB 235

86(R) - 2019
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Senate Intergovernmental Relations
Local Government
Taxes

Companion Bill

HB 747

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to propose a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 235 would allow the governing body of a municipality to propose the creation of a fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services district if the municipality has a population of 19,000 or more, and less than 60,000, and contains a campus of North Central Texas College. This would effectively allow the City of Corinth to dedicate a portion of sales tax revenue collected in the municipality to fund the district, subject to voter approval.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action remains neutral on SB 235 because it is a local bill that does not significantly affect our liberty principles.