Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill proposes significant tax and school finance reforms in Texas. It introduces a 6.72% state value-added tax (VAT) on services and property, effective Jan. 1, 2030, with exemptions for small businesses, governmental entities, and certain organizations. Local sales taxes would be prohibited, allowing political subdivisions to implement a local VAT capped at 2%. A school district enrichment VAT of up to 0.5% could be adopted, supporting only specified enrichment expenses. Concurrently, the bill aims to eliminate school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes from 2030, contingent on a constitutional amendment. Foundation School Program funding would be recalibrated to ensure at least $6,160 per student and support local enrichment opportunities. Preparation for transitioning away from maintenance and operations tax revenue includes mandated transition reports and state assistance. Various legal and constitutional changes are necessitated, with some educational code sections being repealed, all largely taking effect by 2030.
Helen Kerwin, member of the House Committee on Public Education, proposed one other bill during the 89(R) legislative session.
Helen Kerwin is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 58th House district. She replaced previous state representative DeWayne Burns in 2025.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1674 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense |
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