Relating to the allocation of certain constitutional transfers of money to certain funds and accounts, including the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund, and to the permissible uses of money deposited to the Texas severance tax revenue and oil and natural gas (Texas STRONG) defense fund.
SB 1001 modifies how Texas oil and gas production taxes are allocated, primarily affecting counties with significant oil/gas production (defined as contributing at least 0.5% of state tax revenue over two years). It establishes a grant program using funds from the "Texas STRONG" defense fund to support qualifying counties for economic development, public safety (including first responders and commercial vehicle safety enforcement), and addressing impacts of oil/gas production. The bill also adjusts allocation rules between the Texas STRONG fund, economic stabilization fund, and highway fund, with key provisions expiring in 2042. It ensures money in the Texas STRONG fund can only be used for specific grant programs, transportation grants to qualifying counties, or public safety initiatives as defined in the legislation.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 29, 2025
Last action Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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Feb 24, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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César Blanco
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