Bill

SB 197

87(R) - 2021
Senate Finance
House Ways & Means
Senate Finance
House Ways & Means
Animals
Charities
Taxation

Companion Bill

HB 2510

Contact the Author

Jane Nelson

Phone:

512-463-0112

Capitol Office:

1E.5

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Co-Author(s)

Brandon Creighton
Lois Kolkhorst
Angela Paxton

Sponsor(s)

Candy Noble

Bill Caption

Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for animals adopted from or sold by nonprofit animal welfare organizations.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 197 would make the sale of an animal by a nonprofit animal welfare organization exempt from taxation.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Currently, nonprofit animal shelters do not charge sales tax on the fee to adopt an animal. SB 197 would expand this provision to include nonprofit animal welfare organizations. Texas Action is neutral SB 197.

Contact the Author

Jane Nelson

Phone:

512-463-0112

Capitol Office:

1E.5

Email: