The bill amends the Local Government Code to clarify the definition of "local government" in relation to the provision of state aid for local governments affected by ad valorem tax relief granted to disabled veterans. Specifically, it modifies Section 140.011(a)(2) to include municipalities that are wholly or partly located in a county adjacent to a county with a United States military installation, thereby expanding the eligibility criteria for local governments seeking assistance. The previous language that specified municipalities adjacent to military installations has been deleted.

Additionally, the bill establishes that the amended eligibility criteria will apply to local governments starting with the fiscal year that ends in the 2025 tax year. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Local Government Code 140.011 (Local Government Code 140)