Texas proposes a constitutional amendment to ensure transparency in state taxation by identifying all state-imposed charges as taxes.
The proposed constitutional amendment in Texas aims to prevent hidden tax increases by requiring all state-imposed charges to be appropriately identified as taxes. This includes fees, levies, surcharges, assessments, fines, penalties, or other charges. The amendment prohibits the legislature from enacting laws that impose state taxes or regulatory taxes after November 4, 2025, unless the charges are for specific benefits, services, regulatory costs, property use, or violations of state laws.
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