Bill Text: TX HB429 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Introduced

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Bill Title: Relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 3-0)

Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2011-04-26 - Left pending in committee [HB429 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HB429-Introduced.html

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82R2418 MXM-D
By: Fletcher H.B. No. 429

A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the classification of automotive repair shops as
primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise
tax.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 171.0001(12), Tax Code, is amended to
read as follows:
(12) "Retail trade" means:
(A) the activities described in Division G of the
1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual published by the
federal Office of Management and Budget; and
(B) the activities classified as Industry Group
753 of the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification Manual published
by the federal Office of Management and Budget.
SECTION 2. This Act applies only to a report originally due
on or after the effective date of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect January 1, 2012.