HB4259Introduced in the House
SPECIAL CTY TAX-FOOD PANTRIES
Introduced by Amy Briel, District 76
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Counties Code. Provides that taxes imposed under the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation Law may, in addition to other things, be used for food pantries. Renames the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, or Transportation Law to the Special County Occupation Tax For Public Safety, Public Facilities, Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Transportation, or Food Pantries Law. Makes conforming changes in the Simplified Sales and Use Tax Administration Act.
Where it stands
Referred to Rules Committee
January 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
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Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Briel
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
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