Honorable Rodney Ellis, Chair, Senate Committee On Open Government
FROM:
Ursula Parks, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
SB656 by Paxton (Relating to providing transparency in the taxing and budgeting process of certain local governments.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Local Government Code relating to the transparency in taxing and budgeting processes of certain municipalities, and would include specific requirements for filing and posting adopted budgets. The bill would amend the Tax Code to require a record vote on an ordinance, resolution, or order setting a tax rate.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.