SJR 81 - Tax relief for small businesses

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Senate Journal Page: 1015

SB 81 gives the Texas Legislature the power to exempt the first $25,000 of value in business-related personal property from property taxes. This would ease the tax burden on small businesses, especially those that use tools, equipment, or vehicles to earn income. By removing the old, vague language that tied tax breaks to administrative costs, this amendment sets a clear, consistent threshold. Supporters of limited government and lower taxes should back this measure because it reduces unnecessary taxation on income-generating property and helps small businesses grow without red tape.

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Vote Breakdown:
30
1
  • Pro-Taxpayer
  • Anti-Taxpayer
  • Absent
  • Speaker
  • Absent, Excused
  • Present, not voting
  • Not Applicable
LegislatorDistrictPartyVote
Carol Alvarado
6 Democrat
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Paul Bettencourt
7 Republican
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Brian Birdwell
22 Republican
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César Blanco
29 Democrat
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Donna Campbell
25 Republican
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Molly Cook
15 Democrat
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Brandon Creighton
4 Republican
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Sarah Eckhardt
14 Democrat
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Pete Flores
24 Republican
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Roland Gutierrez
19 Democrat
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Brent Hagenbuch
30 Republican
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Bob Hall
2 Republican
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Kelly Hancock
9 Republican
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Juan Hinojosa
20 Democrat
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Adam Hinojosa
27 Republican
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Joan Huffman
17 Republican
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Bryan Hughes
1 Republican
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Nathan Johnson
16 Democrat
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Phil King
10 Republican
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Lois Kolkhorst
18 Republican
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José Menéndez
26 Democrat
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Mayes Middleton
11 Republican
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Borris Miles
13 Democrat
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Robert Nichols
3 Republican
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Tan Parker
12 Republican
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Angela Paxton
8 Republican
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Charles Perry
28 Republican
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Charles Schwertner
5 Republican
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Kevin Sparks
31 Republican
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Royce West
23 Democrat
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Judith Zaffirini
21 Democrat
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