House Bill No. 3169 amends Section 351.152 of the Texas Tax Code to expand the applicability of certain tax revenue provisions related to hotel and convention center projects. The bill introduces new criteria for municipalities to qualify for these provisions, including a new category for municipalities with a population of more than 130,000 but less than 1.3 million that are located in three counties, each with a population exceeding 900,000. Additionally, it removes a previous provision that allowed municipalities to qualify if they were the county seat of a county with a population of 60,000 or less that borders the Rio Grande and contains a historic military fort.

The bill aims to enhance the ability of larger municipalities to utilize tax revenue for the development and expansion of convention center facilities, thereby promoting tourism and economic growth. The changes will take effect immediately if passed by a two-thirds majority in both houses; otherwise, the bill will take effect on September 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 351.152, Tax Code 351.157 (Tax Code 351)
House Committee Report: Tax Code 351.152 (Tax Code 351)
Engrossed: Tax Code 351.152 (Tax Code 351)