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Committee advances hotel‑occupancy omnibus, adds 13 communities to qualified hotel program

3446477 · May 21, 2025
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Summary

The committee adopted a substitute for House Bill 2,974, an omnibus bill on hotel occupancy taxes and qualified hotel projects, which the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association said adds 13 communities to the Qualified Hotel Project program and includes reporting and 'true up' provisions to protect state revenues.

The Senate Economic Development Committee adopted a committee substitute to House Bill 2,974, an omnibus bill covering city and county hotel‑occupancy tax measures and additions to the Qualified Hotel Project program.

Justin Bragle, general counsel for the Texas Hotel and Lodging Association, testified in support…

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