SB10

Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

Chamber Passed·8/19/25

Texas SB10 amends the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain taxing units.

Texas SB10 modifies the Tax Code to change how the voter-approval tax rate is calculated for certain taxing units. The bill introduces new formulas for calculating the voter-approval tax rate, distinguishing between special taxing units, municipalities or counties with populations under 75,000, and other taxing units. The changes apply to ad valorem taxes imposed for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 94–43 · Aug 19, 2025
Current
The House
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
18
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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71 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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18 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 22, 2025

10:00 AM

House Ways & Means Committee Hearing

Aug 15, 2025

12:00 PM

Senate Finance Committee Hearing

History

Sep 2, 2025

House

House refuses to adopt conference comm. rept.

Sep 2, 2025

House

Record vote RV#139

Sep 2, 2025

House

Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal