HB 73 Texas House · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Relating to municipal and county financial requirements.

This bill establishes spending limits for Texas cities and counties. It requires local governments to keep annual spending within the greater of last year's total spending or last year's spending adjusted for inflation and population growth (calculated by the Legislative Budget Board). Exceptions allow exceeding the limit if voters approve it via election or during a state-declared disaster. The bill directly affects all Texas municipalities and counties by modifying their financial planning requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
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Governor
Introduced Aug 18, 2025 Last action Aug 22, 2025
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Aug 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Left pending in committee
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Aug 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
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Aug 18, 2025
Committee
Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs
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Aug 18, 2025
Introduced
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Cecil Bell
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