** REVISION ** HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING COMMITTEE: Ways & Means TIME & DATE: 8:30 AM, Monday, April 20, 2009 PLACE: JHR 140 CHAIR: Rep. Rene Oliveira HB 832 Hughes | et al. Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. HB 1613 Brown, Betty | et al. Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by certain taxable entities. HB 1999 McCall Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax. HB 2485 King, Phil Relating to the inclusion of gas and electric transmission and distribution costs in the cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax. HB 2593 Thompson Relating to the definition of a taxable entity. HB 3131 Hartnett | et al. Relating to the exclusion of certain payments from the total revenue of certain taxable entities for purposes of the franchise tax. HB 3909 Madden Relating to the computation of the franchise tax. HB 4264 Howard, Charlie | et al. Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. HB 4265 Howard, Charlie | et al. Relating to the definition of controlling interest for purposes of the franchise tax. HB 4266 Howard, Charlie | et al. Relating to the computation of taxable margin for purposes of the franchise tax by tier partnerships. HB 4267 Howard, Charlie | et al. Relating to the determination of ownership of goods for the purpose of deducting the cost of goods sold under the franchise tax. HB 4268 Howard, Charlie | et al. Relating to the determination of cost of goods sold for purposes of computing the franchise tax. HB 4270 Howard, Charlie Relating to the computation of cost of goods sold for purposes of the franchise tax by certain affiliated taxable entities.

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HB 3893 Oliveira Relating to the rate of the state sales tax on direct broadcast satellite service. HB 3516 Howard, Charlie Relating to the rate and calculation of the franchise tax for certain oil and gas related entities. HB 3359 McClendon Relating to a uniform and statewide 9-1-1 emergency services fee on the retail sale of prepaid wireless telecommunications services to consumers. HB 3498 Swinford Relating to the appeal of an appraisal review board order to district court. HB 2717 Bolton Relating to the duty of the comptroller to report certain sales and use tax information to an emergency services district and to the right of the district to bring a suit for collection of the tax. HB 2879 Ortiz, Jr. Relating to the imposition of the sales and use tax by certain crime control and prevention districts and fire control, prevention, and emergency medical services districts. HB 4109 Martinez Fischer Relating to the authority of certain governmental entities to receive local sales tax information. HB 2941 Paxton Relating to the disclosure of certain ad valorem tax appraisal information and other confidential information. HB 3953 Turner, Chris | et al. Relating to an exemption from the state hotel occupancy tax for certain veterans traveling to receive health care at a United States Department of Veterans Affairs facility. HB 2628 Rodriguez Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization and used in providing housing and related services to certain individuals. HB 2578 Keffer Relating to information required to be included on a supplier and permissive supplier's return. HB 1896 Davis, John Relating to the exemption from the sales and use tax of boat slip rental fees charged at certain marinas severely damaged by Hurricane Ike. HB 2654 Oliveira Relating to a joint statement relating to the transfer of a motor vehicle as the result of a gift. HB 3895 Oliveira Relating to the sales tax on computer program services. HB 4661 Brown, Fred Relating to the rate of the municipal hotel occupancy tax in certain municipalities.

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HB 3944 Howard, Charlie Relating to an exemption from the franchise tax for certain taxable entities during an initial period of operation. HB 411 Isett Relating to motor vehicle sales and use taxes. HB 387 Pena | et al. Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. HB 794 King, Phil | et al. Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. HB 606 Farabee Relating to the exemption of volunteer fire departments from certain motor fuel taxes. HB 2716 Bolton Relating to exempting certain entities providing emergency services from motor fuel taxes. HB 2338 Villarreal Relating to the refund of the sales taxes imposed on real property repair and remodeling services for certain energy efficient facilities. HB 1403 Villarreal Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers. HB 3937 Villarreal Relating to the authority of certain counties to issue short-term bonds. HB 424 Castro Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies. HB 1801 Bohac | et al. Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for a limited period for certain backpacks and school supplies specified by the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement. HB 2025 Zerwas Relating to the dedication of certain state sales and use tax revenue to the foundation school fund. HB 2762 Martinez Fischer Relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain school supplies. HB 3956 Turner, Chris Relating to use of sales and tax revenues by certain development corporations to promote higher education and job training opportunities. HB 3030 Heflin Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for machinery and equipment used in an agricultural aircraft operation.

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HB 4755 Kuempel Relating to the creation of the Guadalupe County Development and Management District. HB 20 Leibowitz | et al. Relating to exempting textbooks for university and college courses from the sales tax. HB 325 Raymond | et al. Relating to exempting books purchased by university and college students from the sales tax for a limited period. HB 4660 Taylor Relating to the retention of any interest generated by the county depository escrow account. HB 3214 Keffer Relating to the exemption of certain units conducting bingo games from the franchise tax. HB 1229 Howard, Charlie Relating to the appointment and removal of appraisal review board members. HB 2441 Rose Relating to the authority of conservation and reclamation districts in Hays County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of recreational facilities. HJR 83 Rose Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit conservation and reclamation districts in Hays County to issue bonds supported by ad valorem taxes to fund the development and maintenance of parks and recreational facilities. Bills added after last posting: HB 2441 HJR 83 Bills deleted after last posting: HB 1817