Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 77: Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.

In committee Last action August 20, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means

Plain-language summary

HB 77 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Valoree Swanson (Republican). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Briscoe Cain (Republican); Valoree Swanson (Republican). 6 co-sponsors.