Texas HB151 mandates honest labeling of state taxes in legislation, rules, and publications.

Texas HB151 requires state agencies to accurately label state taxes in their rules, publications, and electronic media, prohibiting terms like "fee" or "penalty." It also mandates the legislature and Texas Legislative Council to use correct terminology in new statutes. The bill establishes a commission to review statutory revisions for honest taxation labeling, effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB151 mandates honest labeling of state taxes in legislation, rules, and publications.

Texas HB151 requires state agencies to accurately label state taxes in their rules, publications, and electronic media, prohibiting terms like "fee" or "penalty." It also mandates the legislature and Texas Legislative Council to use correct terminology in new statutes. The bill establishes a commission to review statutory revisions for honest taxation labeling, effective September 1, 2025.