Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
SJR 78: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJR 78 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail. Primary sponsor: Royce West (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Left pending in committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royce West | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 23 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Cook | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Flores | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Roland Gutierrez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left pending in committee
- Testimony taken in committee
- Considered in public hearing
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Co-author authorized
- Referred to Local Government
- Read first time
- Co-author authorized
- Filed
- Received by the Secretary of the Senate