Texas HB166 prohibits school districts from imposing maintenance and operations taxes and creates a committee to explore consumption tax alternatives.

Texas HB166 amends the Tax Code to prohibit school districts from imposing maintenance and operations taxes starting January 1, 2028. It also establishes a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of using consumption taxes to support public schools. The committee must submit a report by November 1, 2026, proposing a comprehensive plan and necessary legislation. The committee is composed of five members from each house and is abolished January 1, 2027.

Texas HB166 prohibits school districts from imposing maintenance and operations taxes and creates a committee to explore consumption tax alternatives.

Texas HB166 amends the Tax Code to prohibit school districts from imposing maintenance and operations taxes starting January 1, 2028. It also establishes a joint interim committee to study the feasibility of using consumption taxes to support public schools. The committee must submit a report by November 1, 2026, proposing a comprehensive plan and necessary legislation. The committee is composed of five members from each house and is abolished January 1, 2027.