Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent state taxes on certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.

Texas HJR78 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from imposing taxes on the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. The amendment would apply to items not subject to taxation under the Tax Code on January 1, 2025. If the 89th Legislature enacts a law that violates this amendment, the violating portion expires January 1, 2027. The amendment itself expires December 31, 2027. It will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.

Proposing a constitutional amendment to prevent state taxes on certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services.

Texas HJR78 proposes a constitutional amendment to prohibit the state from imposing taxes on the sale or use of certain food, drinks, medicine, and child-care services. The amendment would apply to items not subject to taxation under the Tax Code on January 1, 2025. If the 89th Legislature enacts a law that violates this amendment, the violating portion expires January 1, 2027. The amendment itself expires December 31, 2027. It will be submitted to voters in the November 4, 2025 election.