Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill
SB 9: Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 9 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on July 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units. Primary sponsor: Kevin Sparks (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), King, Bryan Hughes (Republican), Joan Huffman (Republican), Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Creighton, Donna Campbell (Republican), Birdwell, Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 6, 2025): Reported engrossed.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 14
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Sparks | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
| Charles Schwertner | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Angela Paxton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Tan Parker | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Robert Nichols | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 3 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| King | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Joan Huffman | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Bob Hall | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Creighton | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Donna Campbell | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Birdwell | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported engrossed
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
- Record vote
- Read 2nd time & passed to engrossment
- Record vote
- Rules suspended-Regular order of business
- Committee report printed and distributed
- Reported favorably as substituted
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