Aviation Tax Relief: Urge Senate Hearing for SB1030
The North Dallas Chamber of Commerce has joined the North Texas Commission to advocate for Senate Bill 1030, which would create sales tax exemptions for aircraft components and essential operational property. The bill urgently needs a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee before time runs out this session. These tax exemptions would directly benefit aviation businesses at Love Field and Addison airports, vital economic engines for our region. Contact Senator Royce West today to help ensure this pro-business legislation receives proper consideration.
Key Takeaways
SB1030 creates sales tax exemptions for aircraft components and essential operational property
The bill awaits a hearing in the Senate Finance Committee with limited time remaining
Love Field and Addison airports would gain competitive advantages, strengthening our region's aviation economy
Senator Royce West is a key decision-maker who needs to hear from North Dallas businesses
Take action today: call, email, or share your support online
Business Impact
This legislation would deliver significant economic benefits to aviation-related businesses throughout North Dallas. Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations would see immediate cost reductions, enhancing their competitiveness with facilities in neighboring states that already offer similar exemptions.
For aviation businesses, the current tax structure creates a competitive disadvantage affecting pricing, hiring, and expansion potential. These exemptions would level the playing field, allowing reinvestment in workforce development and growth.
The benefits extend to the broader ecosystem surrounding our airports, including parts suppliers, logistics companies, and hospitality businesses serving aviation customers. A strengthened aviation sector means increased business activity and job creation throughout our region.
Action Steps
Contact Senator Royce West to urge a hearing for SB1030:
Phone: (512) 463-0123
Email: royce.west@senate.texas.gov
Online Contact Form: https://senate.texas.gov/member.php?d=23#form
Sample Message:
Senator West, I urge you to support scheduling a hearing for Senate Bill 1030 in the Senate Finance Committee. These sales tax exemptions for aircraft components would strengthen our aviation industry at Love Field and Addison Airport, helping local businesses compete with neighboring states. This legislation is crucial for jobs and economic growth throughout North Dallas. Please support scheduling this bill for a hearing as soon as possible.
[Your Name and Business]
Additional Actions:
Share this alert with others in the aviation and business community
Post support for SB1030 on social media with #SupportTXAviation
Submit a brief impact statement if your business would be directly affected
Attend the committee hearing if scheduled (we'll update members when announced)
Background
Texas has a strong aviation presence, but neighboring states have implemented more competitive tax structures for aviation businesses. The current Texas tax code creates compliance burdens while putting aviation operations at a cost disadvantage.
SB1030 addresses this by creating specific sales tax exemptions for aircraft components and essential operational property. The North Texas Commission recognized the regional economic importance of this issue, and the NDCC has joined their advocacy effort.
NDCC's Position
The North Dallas Chamber supports Senate Bill 1030 based on two key guiding principles:
Business-Friendliness: This legislation reduces tax burdens on aviation businesses, creating a more competitive environment and helping retain operations in our region rather than losing them to states with more favorable tax structures.
Positive Community Impact: A stronger aviation sector at our local airports will generate economic ripple effects throughout our community, potentially creating jobs across multiple sectors.
The NDCC Board of Directors Public Policy Council has advised this position after careful consideration of the legislation's potential impact. For more information on how we evaluate policy positions, visit: https://ndcc.org/guiding-principles-for-advocacy/
Take Action Now
Your voice matters in this effort. By contacting Senator West today to encourage a hearing for SB1030, you're helping create a more competitive environment for aviation businesses in our region. These tax exemptions would strengthen key economic drivers at Love Field and Addison Airport, benefiting our broader business community.
Thank you for joining the Chamber in this important advocacy effort.