TX Attorney General Opinion. Tax Revenue and Chambers of Commerce.

What question will Opinion Request 0296-KP answer?

Can a city council provide tax revenue to improve a Chamber of Commerce Facility not owned or operated by the city?

Where: City of Big Lake, Texas

What happened? City Council spent $65,000 to repair the Chamber facilities, not owned or operated by the city, and received a complaint

If I’m drafting bills for 2021 what do I need to watch for? Clarifying Tax Code Section 351.l0l(a)(l) that visitor center includes Chamber of Commerce facilities

And yes, you should be drafting 2021 bills now.