Senate Bill No. 1025, introduced by Bettencourt, amends Section 52.072(e) of the Election Code to establish new requirements for the text of ballot propositions that involve tax changes. The bill mandates that any proposition submitted to voters for the approval of a tax imposition, increase, or reduction must be printed in mixed-case typewritten letters. Specifically, for propositions seeking approval of a tax increase, the language must include the amount or maximum tax rate and prominently state "THIS IS A TAX INCREASE" in capital letters of the same font size as the rest of the proposition. For propositions related to tax reductions, the text must specify the amount of tax rate reduction or the tax rate being proposed.

The bill clarifies that these new requirements apply only to elections ordered on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and ensure that voters are clearly informed about the implications of tax-related propositions on the ballot.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Election Code 52.072 (Election Code 52)
Senate Committee Report: Election Code 52.072 (Election Code 52)
Engrossed: Election Code 52.072 (Election Code 52)