Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 346: Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses.

Enacted Last action June 12, 2025: Effective on 9/1/25

Plain-language summary

HB 346 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the fee amounts prescribed by the secretary of state for expedited commercial and business record searches or filings and the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for veteran-owned businesses. Primary sponsor: Caroline Harris Davila (Republican), Giovanni Capriglione (Republican), Cook, Lauren Simmons (Democratic), King. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (June 12, 2025): Effective on 9/1/25.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Caroline Harris Davila (Republican); Giovanni Capriglione (Republican); Cook; Lauren Simmons (Democratic); and 1 more. 1 co-sponsor.