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House advances and passes SB 10 to lower voter-approval threshold for larger cities, counties
Summary
The Texas House debated and passed Senate Bill 10, which reduces the voter approval tax-rate multiplier from 3.5% to 2.5% for counties and municipalities with populations over 75,000. Supporters called it taxpayer relief and a trigger for voter engagement; opponents warned of added election costs and public-safety funding risks for localities.
The Texas House debated and ultimately passed Senate Bill 10 during floor action in the second called special session. The bill reduces the voter approval tax-rate multiplier for counties and municipalities with populations above 75,000 from 3.5% to 2.5%, meaning those localities must obtain voter approval to raise tax revenue beyond a lower threshold.
Sponsor Representative Meyer said the change is intended to “protect taxpayers, preserve affordability, and continue the work we started in 2019.” He repeatedly described the policy as a mechanism to require voter involvement before local governments raise revenue beyond a smaller percentage: “This…
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