Carl Tepper, Texas State Representative of the 84th district (R) | LinkedIn
Carl Tepper, Texas State Representative of the 84th district (R) | LinkedIn
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the issuance of anticipation notes and certificates of obligation by certain local governments’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill amends the Government Code and the Local Government Code in Texas to revise rules for issuing anticipation notes and certificates of obligation by certain local governments. It prohibits issuing anticipation notes for contractual obligations if a related bond proposition was rejected by voters within the past five years, with exceptions under specified circumstances. The bill defines eligible countywide districts and public works, expanding allowable construction projects and professional services. It mandates that certificates must fund obligations related to legal compliance, public health emergencies, disaster response, or court orders, with specific contracting timelines and conditions. A new provision allows certificates for demolishing dangerous structures, and the bill establishes voter petition requirements to challenge certificate issuance. It requires competitive bidding for public works contracts, with the selection of the lowest responsible bidder, and necessitates contractor bonds. The act takes effect on Sept. 1, 2025, and applies only to anticipation notes or certificates issued from this date forward.
Carl Tepper, chair of the House Committee on S/C on State-Federal Relations and member of the House Committee on Redistricting, proposed another 29 bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Tepper graduated from Texas Tech University in 1995.
Carl Tepper is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 84th House district. He replaced previous state representative John Frullo in 2023.
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 3259 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the ability of certain municipalities and counties to elect not to participate in certain event reimbursement programs and to the allocation of a portion of the state hotel occupancy tax revenue collected in those municipalities and counties |
| HB 3220 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the compensation and professional representation of prospective student athletes and student athletes participating in intercollegiate athletic programs at certain institutions of higher education |
| HB 3089 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the exclusion of real property repair and remodeling services from sales and use taxes |
| HB 2992 | 03/20/2025 | Relating to the name and function of the rural veterinarian incentive program |
| HB 2926 | 03/19/2025 | Relating to the text of ballot propositions on the issuance of debt obligations |
| HB 2923 | 03/19/2025 | Relating to the jurisdiction of the Public Utility Commission of Texas over certain rates for water or sewer service charged by a municipality |
| HB 524 | 03/18/2025 | Relating to the review and approval of certain proposed municipal initiatives and referendums |
| HB 1793 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to eligibility requirements to receive a grant from the Texas Enterprise Fund |
| HB 1740 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to requiring a search warrant for certain fire, health, or code inspections |
| HB 1739 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the notice given by a property owner prohibiting certain persons from carrying certain firearms on the property |
| HB 1723 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the eligibility of certain persons for relocation assistance from the state or a political subdivision |
| HB 638 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to a requirement that certain water districts make audio and video recordings of open meetings available on the Internet |
| HB 470 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the responsibility for providing law enforcement and public safety services in the Capitol Complex |
| HB 548 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to increasing the criminal penalty for the offense of burglary of a vehicle and to grants of community supervision to persons who commit that offense |
| HB 1457 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to the inclusion of a course on modern conflicts in the curriculum requirements for public high school students |
| HB 1454 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to waivers and reductions of tuition and fees by institutions of higher education |
| HB 1366 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to limiting the duration of employment of certain state employees |
| HB 1308 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to employment practices of governmental entities, state contractors, and private employers in this state regarding the legal status of employees, including requiring participation in the federal electronic verification of employment authorization program, or E-verify program, and authorizing the suspension of certain licenses held by private employers for certain conduct in relation to the employment of persons not lawfully present |
| HB 1259 | 03/10/2025 | Relating to the establishment of the State Agency Rules Review Commission and the procedures by which state agencies adopt rules |
| HB 603 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to the operation of school buses at certain railroad grade crossings |
| HB 582 | 03/03/2025 | Relating to proper etiquette during the recitation of the pledge of allegiance to the state flag |
| HB 487 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to criminal offenses applicable to and authorized uses of gambling devices, including eight-liners |
| HB 416 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the deadlines for performing various functions in connection with the ad valorem tax system |
| HB 398 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the limitations on increases in the appraised value of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes |
| HB 369 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the authority of a municipality to regulate the number of dwellings allowed on certain property |
| HB 344 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to a prohibition on instruction and certain activities regarding sexual orientation or gender identity provided or allowed by a public school |
| HB 312 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to the eligibility of a person who is not a United States citizen to be appointed to or serve in a public office or on an advisory board or task force |
| HB 281 | 02/27/2025 | Relating to the review, funding, and continuation of degree and certificate programs at public institutions of higher education based on certain performance standards |
| HB 167 | 02/27/2025 | Relating to the implementation of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and certain prohibited considerations in contracting by governmental entities |
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