Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 4: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.

Passed both chambers Last action May 5, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 4 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions. Primary sponsor: Morgan Meyer (Republican), Angie Button (Republican), Cody Vasut (Republican), Joe Moody (Democratic), Rafael Anchía (Democratic), Tan Parker (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Morgan Meyer (Republican); Angie Button (Republican); Cody Vasut (Republican); Joe Moody (Democratic); and 2 more. 10 co-sponsors.