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State special session could cost Denton about $800,000 if SB9-like changes pass, consultant warns
Summary
A legislative update warned that Senate Bill 9-era proposals to lower the voter-approval tax-rate formula could reduce Denton's general-fund revenue by about $800,000 and potentially affect civil-service staffing; staff recommended continued advocacy to the delegation.
A legislative update given during the work session flagged SB9/HB9 proposals under the special session as a risk to Denton's general fund. Legislative consultant Logan Spence told the council that a decrease in the voter-approval rate from 3.5% to 2.5% under a recently passed Senate draft would "affect your general fund by a reduction of almost $800,000," and that the reduction could mean the loss of several civil-service positions if legislatively enacted. Spence described current special-session dynamics (quorum breaks, litigious developments) and recommended a range of advocacy steps, from staff and council meetings with legislators to outreach and allied-organization engagement.
Council discussed advocacy tactics and whether to escalate public messaging; several members urged in-person delegation conversations and a letter from council if the body decides to intensify opposition. Staff said they have registered opposition to SB9 and are coordinating messaging with city leadership and the delegation.
