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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 81(R)

Senate Bill 254

Senate Author:  Estes et al.

Effective:  7-1-09

House Sponsor:  Pena


            Senate Bill 254 amends the Tax Code to provide an exemption from the gasoline tax and the diesel fuel tax on gasoline or diesel fuel sold to a volunteer fire department in Texas for its exclusive use. The bill entitles an exempt volunteer fire department that paid tax on the purchase of gasoline or diesel fuel to a refund of the tax paid and allows the volunteer fire department to file a refund claim with the comptroller of public accounts for that amount.