Monitoring the SessionHB 299
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The new eligibility test pairs an international border with a national park under 100,000 acres, a descriptor that aims the grant program at a very small number of counties rather than a general class. The caption does say "certain counties," so the narrowness is disclosed, which keeps confidence moderate.
Bracket billInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
This bill widens who can use an existing state grant program that pays for public improvement projects in unincorporated communities.
This bill widens who can use an existing state grant program that pays for public improvement projects in unincorporated communities. Today the program covers only very small border counties with no more than 3,000 people that sit next to at least three small counties; the bill trims that population line to under 3,000 and adds any border county that partly holds a national park of less than 100,000 acres. On the ground, a border county or two described by the new park test becomes eligible for these grants, and the change takes effect right away with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2027.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 1033 (Did not pass). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB299 · 2026-11-09
relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
This bill widens who can use an existing state grant program that pays for public improvement projects in unincorporated communities.
This bill widens who can use an existing state grant program that pays for public improvement projects in unincorporated communities. Today the program covers only very small border counties with no more than 3,000 people that sit next to at least three small counties; the bill trims that population line to under 3,000 and adds any border county that partly holds a national park of less than 100,000 acres. On the ground, a border county or two described by the new park test becomes eligible for these grants, and the change takes effect right away with a two-thirds vote or on September 1, 2027.
[x] BRACKET BILLanalysis confidence 50%
The new eligibility test pairs an international border with a national park under 100,000 acres, a descriptor that aims the grant program at a very small number of counties rather than a general class. The caption does say "certain counties," so the narrowness is disclosed, which keeps confidence moderate.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
No verified beat found.
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Derived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
$101,077.16
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101059340, 101067651, 101071574.
$100,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101067651.
$56,517.22
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 2, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101031005, 101067651.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$101,077.16
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 27, 2024 to Oct 1, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101059340, 101067651, 101071574.
$100,000.00
Also funds 33 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 21, 2024 to Oct 20, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Oct 29, 2024 to Sep 21, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101067651.
$56,517.22
Also funds 140 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 2, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Nov 2, 2024 to Sep 2, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100983216, 101031005, 101067651.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Eddie Morales, same lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 12, 2025: Committee report sent to Calendars
Relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:32 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
County Government--General
Economic & Industrial Development--General
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The text as introduced · 196 words
90R55 MZM-D By: Morales of Maverick H.B. No. 299 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to the applicability of the law governing a grant program for public improvement projects for unincorporated communities in certain counties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 388.001, Local Government Code, is amended to read as follows: Sec. 388.001. APPLICABILITY. This chapter applies only to : (1) a county that: (A) [ (1) ] has a population of less [ not more ] than 3,000; (B) [ (2) ] is adjacent to at least three counties with populations of less than 10,000; and (C) [ (3) ] is located on an international border ; and (2) a county: (A) that is located on an international border; and (B) in which is partially located a national park of less than 100,000 acres . SECTION 2. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.