AUSTIN, Texas (March 20, 2013) — The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is urging its Texas members to contact their state legislators in support of Texas House Bill 71, legislation that would revise the state's franchise tax laws to tax independent auto repairers at the same rate as new and used car dealers, tire dealers and auto parts stores.
"Currently, automotive service and collision repair shops owned and operated by new or used car dealerships are taxed at half the rate used to tax independent automotive repair facilities doing identical work," the ASA said.
Two people testified on behalf of the ASA at a hearing on HB 71 before a Texas House committee March 18, the association said. They were Charles Parker, executive director of ASA-Texas, and Johnny Bangs, owner of Bangs & Bumps Collision Shop in Tomball, Texas.
For information on how to contact Texas legislators on HB 71, the ASA said to visit its legislative website. www.TakingTheHill.com