Texas HB109: Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

What the bill says

An act relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

From the introduced text, August 15, 2025:

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 45.003(b-1), Education Code, is amended to read as follows: (b-1) The ballot proposition under Subsection (b) must include the following statement[ADDED: in bold and size 42 font]: "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE." SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to an election ordered on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect on the 91st day after the last day of the legislative session.

Sponsors

• Brian Harrison (R, HD-010) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. August 15, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB109?

HB109 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 2nd Special Session): Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

What does HB109 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.

What is the status of HB109?

Introduced as of August 15, 2025. Latest action: Filed (August 15, 2025).

Who sponsored HB109?

Brian Harrison (R, HD-010).

Where is the official record for HB109?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HB00109