
TX HJR 138
Author
Daniel Alders
Room E2.402 P.O. Box 2910
Austin, TX 78768
512-463-0584
Daniel.Alders@house.texas.gov
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Bill Text
Category
Fuel Tax
State
TX
Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.
Issue
Prohibits legislature from imposing a tax on the carbon content of a fuel; or the emission of carbon dioxide or other greenhouse gas that results from the use, production, or consumption of any good or service.
Notes
Dead. Same as SJR 71.
History
02/14/2025 Filed in House.
03/19/2025 First reading in House. Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/24/2025 Hearing in House Committee on Ways and Means. Left pending in committee.
03/27/2025 Considered in formal meeting. Reported favorably from House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/31/2025 Committee report filed and distributed. Sent to Calendars.
04/17/2025 Considered in Calendars.
04/30/2025 Considered in Calendars.
05/02/2025 Read second time in House.
05/02/2025 Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar.
05/05/2025 Point of order withdrawn. Passed to engrossment in House.
05/06/2025 Read third time in House.
05/08/2025 Postponed in House.
05/12/2025 Failed adoption.