Texas HB73 amends the Local Government Code to limit municipal and county expenditures and require budget summaries.

Texas HB73 amends the Local Government Code to impose a limit on annual expenditures for municipalities and counties. It allows for exceeding these limits if approved by voters or due to a declared disaster. The bill also mandates that municipalities and counties publish a summary of their adopted budget, including total amounts and category breakdowns, on their websites. This summary must be posted by the 20th day after the governing body adopts the budget. The provisions apply to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Texas HB73 amends the Local Government Code to limit municipal and county expenditures and require budget summaries.

Texas HB73 amends the Local Government Code to impose a limit on annual expenditures for municipalities and counties. It allows for exceeding these limits if approved by voters or due to a declared disaster. The bill also mandates that municipalities and counties publish a summary of their adopted budget, including total amounts and category breakdowns, on their websites. This summary must be posted by the 20th day after the governing body adopts the budget. The provisions apply to fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.