10-03-2025
Wichita County could soon add hotel tax to boost economic development
AUSTIN (KFDX/KJTL) — Wichita County could soon have its own Hotel Occupancy Tax after Representative James Frank filed a bill to push economic development in the area.
As the deadline to file bills this legislative session nears, Frank filed House Bill 3567 on February 28.
According to Frank's weekly newsletter update and the bill's text, it would allow the Wichita County Commissioners to establish an H.O.T. of up to two percent until 2030.
The text defines what the revenue raised from the tax could fund, such as:
Supporting local events such as Hotter'N Hell Hundred and T.H.O.R.
Construction of an amphitheater, park, or other similar public space to promote arts
Provide grants to art and cultural organizations to develop, promote, and attract visitors
Funding for the Museum of North Texas History
Hiring staff to manage the funds
The bill could go into effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of House members to support the bill.
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