HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2025-03-1755 Supporting Texas House Bill 3066 & Texas Senate Bill 2297CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS
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A RESOLUTION OF THE ANNA CITY COUNCIL SUPPORTING TEXAS HOUSE BILL
3066 AND TEXAS SENATE BILL 2297
WHEREAS, Texas House Bill 3066 (HB 4347) and Texas Senate Bill 2297 (SB 2297)
seeks to address important issues pertaining to a municipality's ability to utilize hotel
occupancy tax revenues for a hotel and convention center, as well as other qualified
projects, which aligns with the interests and welfare of the residents of Anna; and
WHEREAS, HB 4347/SB 2297 expanded the definition of "qualified project" to include
various facilities such as convention centers, hotels, restaurants, bars, retail
establishments, spas and parking areas or structures located near these venues, and
WHEREAS, the City of Anna recognizes the importance of supporting state legislation
that benefits the community, enhances the quality of life for our residents, and
strengthens the economic and social fabric of our city; and
WHEREAS, the provisions of HB 4347/SB 2297 are in line with the goals and objectives
outlined in the City's Economic Development Strategic Plan, which aims to create a
balanced and sustainable tax base, provide high quality jobs, facilitate an excellent
quality of life, well maintained infrastructure and a wide range of housing options; and
WHEREAS, HB 4347/SB 2297 is an opportunity for the City of Anna to partner with the
state of Texas in advancing initiatives that will create a stronger, more prosperous
community for all its residents; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ANNA, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 221. Recitals Incorporated
The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein for all purposes as it set forth in full.
Section 2. Initiation of Support
1. The City Council of Anna expresses its strong support for Texas House Bill 4347
and Texas Senate Bill 2297 and encourages its passage by the Texas
Legislature.
2. The City Council directs the Mayor and City Manager to communicate this
resolution to the appropriate state legislators representing the City of Anna, as
well as other relevant stakeholders, to advocate for the passage of HB 4347/SB
2297.
3. The City Council commits to working closely with state leaders and other local
governments to ensure that the provisions of HB 4347/SB 2297 are implemented
effectively for the benefit of all Texans, including the residents of Anna.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City Anna, Texas, on this 25th of
March 2025.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
Carrie L. Smith. City Secretary
pr, Pete Cain
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