Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill
HB 79: Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 79 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Primary sponsor: Briscoe Cain (Republican), Valoree Swanson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 18, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briscoe Cain | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 128 |
| Valoree Swanson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 150 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Ways & Means
- Read first time
- Filed