Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1879: Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HB 1879 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert. Primary sponsor: Lauren Simmons (Democratic), Harold Dutton (Democratic), Perez, Vincent. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lauren Simmons (Democratic); Harold Dutton (Democratic); Perez, Vincent. 4 co-sponsors.