
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
Pending House action. 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05/05/2025 Point of order withdrawn.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.