Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
SB 709: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 709 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to exempting textbooks purchased, used, or consumed by university and college students from sales and use taxes for limited periods. Primary sponsor: Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 7, 2025): Referred to Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Eckhardt | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
“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 Finance
- Read first time
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate