Texas HJR9 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state and local appropriations growth and return excess funds to taxpayers by reducing taxes.

Texas HJR9 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth in state and local appropriations. If approved, the amendment would require the Legislative Budget Board to calculate and approve the growth rate before each legislative session. Local governments would use this rate to set their budgets. If appropriations exceed the limit, it would only be allowed if three-fourths of the state legislature and local entities approve a resolution citing an emergency. Any over-collected taxpayer money would be returned by reducing tax rates.

Texas HJR9 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit state and local appropriations growth and return excess funds to taxpayers by reducing taxes.

Texas HJR9 proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth in state and local appropriations. If approved, the amendment would require the Legislative Budget Board to calculate and approve the growth rate before each legislative session. Local governments would use this rate to set their budgets. If appropriations exceed the limit, it would only be allowed if three-fourths of the state legislature and local entities approve a resolution citing an emergency. Any over-collected taxpayer money would be returned by reducing tax rates.