HB 59
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 183
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 778
87-0 (2021)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 958
87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HB 1077
87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1095
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1395
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1502
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1556
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; requiring the imposition of an authorized fee and changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HB 1567
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1568
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 1762
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1797
87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem and franchise tax credits for donations to school districts to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1858
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1883
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2074
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2084
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for renewable energy electric generation for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2294
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2311
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2944
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2959
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2971
87-0 (2021)
Author: Cason, Jeff
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3040
87-0 (2021)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W. | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and application of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3230
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and application of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3770
87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4242
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, MorganSponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
HB 4317
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4348
87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4351
87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the purposes for which property must be used to be eligible for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 16
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67
87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 88
87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 89
87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on property owned by a business entity that donates money to the district to create or support career and technical education programs or courses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 107
87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 125
87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 154
87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting certain school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on the fulfillment of certain conditions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 155
87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 144
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 998
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an election to revoke a county equalization tax imposed in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1104
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1207
87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the requirements for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act and the imposition of a penalty for failure to meet certain eligibility requirements.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1211
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district that has entered into an agreement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1255
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1424
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1431
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1436
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1711
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to state and local taxes and fees; imposing a tax; imposing fees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1840
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1850
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1906
87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the purposes for which property must be used to be eligible for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1943
87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the reduction of school district property taxes as a result of the school facilities allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 63
87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 65
87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 72
87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
HB 80
87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
HB 105
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law.
Filed
HB 117
87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 122
87-1 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 126
87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 223
87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
HB 257
87-1 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 283
87-1 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HB 292
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 304
87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HJR 4
87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 12
87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21
87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
SB 12
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 20
87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
SB 26
87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Filed
SB 30
87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SJR 1
87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
SJR 2
87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
SJR 4
87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
HB 4
87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 11
87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 83
87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
HB 122
87-2 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 123
87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 130
87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 143
87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district’s local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 149
87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 153
87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 157
87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
HB 158
87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 162
87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HB 209
87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 210
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 239
87-2 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B. | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
Filed
HJR 2
87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6
87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7
87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 14
87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 26
87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 8
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 11
87-2 (2021)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to making supplemental appropriations and giving direction regarding appropriations.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 12
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
SB 55
87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SB 81
87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the deposit of certain constitutionally dedicated money to the credit of the tax reduction and excellence in education fund and the use of that money.
Filed
SB 91
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
Senate: Finance
Received from the Senate
SJR 2
87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SJR 13
87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
SJR 15
87-2 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appropriation of certain surplus state revenue for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HB 79
87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 89
87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 90
87-3 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 91
87-3 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 108
87-3 (2021)
Author: Frank, James B.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 113
87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to a temporary reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district and the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a tax rate adopted by a school district that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate; making appropriations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 115
87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 116
87-3 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 117
87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes.
Filed
HB 122
87-3 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 132
87-3 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152
87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 14
87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22
87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 299
87-3 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Suspending limitations on conference committee report, S.B. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SJR 2
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SR 97
87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Suspending the limitations on the conference committee jurisdiction for S.B. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 89
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 297
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system, the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 384
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 443
86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 462
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 569
86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 622
86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 664
86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 708
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the payment by a school district for the purchase of attendance credits under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 711
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 712
86-0 (2019)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 735
86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district and a related study.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 821
86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 845
86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a water desalination project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 959
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 968
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1034
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1062
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1077
86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James
Relating to public school finance, supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1102
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1194
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1796
86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an annual adjustment to the basic allotment under the foundation school program to reflect inflation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2129
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
HB 2438
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration date of certain statutes authorizing ad valorem tax incentives for economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2537
86-0 (2019)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2799
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2915
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to state and local taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2935
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3130
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to federal refundable credits paid directly to issuers of certain bonds issued by or on behalf of school districts or open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3168
86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3239
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3387
86-0 (2019)
Author: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to abolishing a dissolution committee established to abolish certain county boards of education or boards of county school trustees and appointing commissioners courts to assume the duties of the dissolution committee.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3427
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3626
86-0 (2019)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the comptroller's administration of federal money and certain general revenue and to the use of certain general revenue for property tax relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3722
86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3733
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 3793
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3915
86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to the guaranteed yield and the school facilities allotment under the Foundation School Program and to a school district's rollback tax rate for the 2019 tax year.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3959
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4092
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the effect of such exemptions on the provision of funding under the foundation school program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4180
86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the applicability of the prohibition on certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to wind-powered energy devices located near a military aviation facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4335
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4352
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4363
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to an increase in the state sales and use tax rate for the purpose of reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and a study of additional changes to the rate and application of the state sales and use tax for that same purpose; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4373
86-0 (2019)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4603
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and providing compensation for teachers, counselors, and librarians employed in public schools.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 4621
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the state sales tax rate and the use of certain revenue from state sales and use taxes to reduce school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HCR 192
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HCR 193
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 3
86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide property tax relief by reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax rates and increasing the state sales and use tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HJR 24
86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 29
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 43
86-0 (2019)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the legislature to set the basic allotment under the Foundation School Program at an amount that reflects a change in the total taxable value of property in the state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 54
86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 58
86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school or within a municipal management district that is owned for the purpose of building low-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 97
86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead in an amount equal to the lesser of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead after all other applicable exemptions for which the individual has qualified the homestead are applied or 150 percent of the median appraised value of all single-family residences in the state and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state inventory held for sale at retail.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 118
86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 119
86-0 (2019)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 126
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 127
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 137
86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2184
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
SB 4
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school finance and public education.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 5
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 136
86-0 (2019)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 328
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 343
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 463
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 484
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 565
86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 660
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the calculation for purposes of recapture under the public school finance system of the taxable value of property of a school district affected by a disaster.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 689
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the repeal of provisions requiring school districts to reduce their wealth per student to the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 728
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 852
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1141
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the basic allotment and guaranteed yield under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1161
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1227
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1309
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Public Education
SB 1391
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1395
86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1617
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the eligibility of certain property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if certain renewable energy devices are installed or constructed on the property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1930
86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a water desalination project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 2018
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: AnchÃa, Rafael
Relating to abolishing a dissolution committee established to abolish certain county boards of education or boards of county school trustees and appointing commissioners courts to assume the duties of the dissolution committee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2101
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2441
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to increasing the state sales and use tax rate, and requiring a reduction in school maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making and appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2503
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SCR 68
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make technical corrections in S.B. No. 2.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 33
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SJR 40
86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SJR 48
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the state to pay at least 50 percent of the cost of maintaining and operating the public school system and prohibiting the comptroller from certifying legislation containing an appropriation for public education unless the requirement is met.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 50
86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 67
86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 71
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 76
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce school district ad valorem tax rates through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 77
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the dedication of certain severance tax collections for school district ad valorem tax compression.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
HB 386
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 390
85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 486
85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 527
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 559
85-0 (2017)
Author: Hernandez, Ana | et. al.
Relating to the report prepared by the comptroller on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 734
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the phasing out by 2027 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 811
85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 856
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts for two additional school years.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1059
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1263
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1320
85-0 (2017)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to certain adjustments to the taxable value of property of certain school districts and the reduction of Foundation School Program funds received by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1324
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1366
85-0 (2017)
Author: Cain, Briscoe | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of the taxing authority of certain county boards of education and boards of county school trustees.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1454
85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to the information required to be provided in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1473
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1496
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1618
85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1674
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1679
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1788
85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1838
85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1890
85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2081
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2219
85-0 (2017)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a water desalination project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2268
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2329
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burkett, Cindy | et. al.
Relating to elimination of the authority of certain county school districts to impose ad valorem taxes and to a procedure under which those districts may be abolished.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2865
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3086
85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3176
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 3360
85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the Economic Incentive Oversight Board.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
HJR 48
85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to phase out by 2027 the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 64
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 66
85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state property located near a public school that is owned for the purpose of building low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
HJR 69
85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75
85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 76
85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 400
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 419
85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 600
85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 642
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 646
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the elimination of the taxing authority of certain county boards of education and boards of county school trustees.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 649
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 704
85-0 (2017)
Author: RodrÃguez, José
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 913
85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments that a person may agree to provide to a school district or any other entity on behalf of a school district under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1026
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the method for determining whether a property owner has created the number of new qualifying jobs required for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1027
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive the new jobs creation requirement for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1247
85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the effective date of certain actions taken by the commissioner of education against school districts that exceed the equalized wealth level and to reattachment of property detached from a school district by the commissioner of education to achieve the equalized wealth level.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1267
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1360
85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1407
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1627
85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to consulting agreements, limitation on appraised value, and supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1810
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to a limitation on the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system and the effect of such a limitation on the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2145
85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 2239
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 22
85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 55
85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 62
85-1 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to an adjustment under the foundation school program of the taxable value of property for school districts required to provide social security coverage for district employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 82
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 124
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to the date for ordering or holding an election to ratify the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 131
85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to the information required to be included in or with a school district ad valorem tax bill.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 168
85-1 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 190
85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 203
85-1 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 224
85-1 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 248
85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 285
85-1 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and providing public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 288
85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in this state, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 358
85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to supporting public education funding through an increase in the state sales and use tax rate and requiring a reduction in school district maintenance and operation ad valorem taxes; making an appropriation; increasing the rate of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 387
85-1 (2017)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 17
85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 21
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 32
85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 42
85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 62
85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 67
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the basic allotment under the foundation school program and the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 68
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the extension of additional state aid for tax reduction provided to certain school districts.
Filed
SB 69
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the creation of a commission to evaluate the effect on school districts of the loss of additional state aid for tax reduction and recommend improvements to the public school finance system.
Filed
SB 70
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain common school districts.
Filed
SB 72
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
SB 81
85-1 (2017)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to additional state aid for certain school districts.
Filed
SB 93
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 116
85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the repeal of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Filed
HB 52
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 490
84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 654
84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 752
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 958
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 964
84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 982
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1250
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1518
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1519
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1537
84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the sunset review of the authority of the governing bodies of taxing units to contract with attorneys to represent the taxing units in enforcing the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property in the taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1987
84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to waive or reduce the new jobs creation requirement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2075
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2204
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Ed | et. al.
Relating to state support for assistance with payment of existing debt on certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2293
84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 2488
84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the limitation on the amount of supplemental payments under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2664
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2826
84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in multiple school districts for a limitation on appraised value for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3570
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3594
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3637
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3664
84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of school property tax revenue that is subject to recapture under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3732
84-0 (2015)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large-scale electric energy storage facility for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3776
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the phasing out by 2025 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4106
84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 17
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 18
84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30
84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 45
84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth in appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes, to reduce public school district property taxes, and to fund the state's rainy day fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 72
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 96
84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of certain political subdivisions to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 101
84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 135
84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 139
84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to phase out by 2025 the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
Filed
HJR 141
84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 276
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program administered by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 278
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 515
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 635
84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with renewable energy electric generation through the use of wind power for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 766
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 829
84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the verification of information provided to the comptroller and contained in reports on compliance with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 924
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the guaranteed level of state and local funds for the instructional facilities allotment and the existing debt allotment under the public school finance system.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 945
84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to funding under the public school finance system for a school district with a compressed tax rate below the state maximum compressed tax rate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1065
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1328
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1693
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the exemption of certain inventory from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1694
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1751
84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SJR 1
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 21
84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 28
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 46
84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 56
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions of this state a person's inventory.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 57
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 57
83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
Filed
HB 368
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 621
83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 671
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 862
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 875
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2467
83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2631
83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2675
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2707
83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the form of the ballot proposition to be used in an election to approve a school district tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3072
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the cost-effectiveness of the manner in which a school district chooses to collect the district's taxes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3348
83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3390
83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act; imposing a penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/14
HB 3508
83-0 (2013)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the value of commercial property used to determine the cost of an attendance credit for school districts required to equalize wealth.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3512
83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a desalination project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3776
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to consideration of payments made in lieu of ad valorem taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3779
83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 56
83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 69
83-0 (2013)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of state appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus state revenues to provide for a rebate of state franchise taxes and to reduce public school district property taxes.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 72
83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 88
83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 119
83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 509
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by school districts of a school security district; authorizing school district taxes for crime prevention measures.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 657
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to procedural requirements for adopting and filing a school district budget.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 712
83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and property tax relief for school district debt; providing for reduced property tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 908
83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to a study regarding the fiscal effect of tax-exempt state property on school districts.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
SB 1391
83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to a requirement that the comptroller perform a study of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
SB 1575
83-0 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1616
83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to authorizing a school district to establish a higher education scholarship endowment; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1619
83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1647
83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1686
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes and a school district ad valorem enrichment tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 10
83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations of revenue.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 33
83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to create school security districts and impose ad valorem taxes for crime prevention measures; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SJR 58
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of that tax a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing school district property taxes for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 29
83-1 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 38
83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 14
83-2 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 18
83-2 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Filed
SB 21
83-3 (2013)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to state savings and government efficiency achieved through a taxpayer savings grant program.
Co-author authorized
HB 26
82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 56
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 269
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 400
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HB 732
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 780
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 839
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of school district revenue resulting from reduction or elimination of an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1104
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1532
82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1543
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1903
82-0 (2011)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the sale of delinquent tax receivables by certain local governments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2332
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2338
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the posting on the Internet by the county assessor-collector of information regarding ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11
HB 2484
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the state property tax compression percentage and the homestead property tax exemption under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2485
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2652
82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2848
82-0 (2011)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3015
82-0 (2011)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3097
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the responsibilities of the comptroller and school districts in the implementation of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3275
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation and governance of tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
House adopts conf. comm. report-reported
HB 3315
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3367
82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the laws authorizing the imposition of ad valorem taxes, the rates and expansion of the applicability of state and local sales and use taxes, the distribution of sales and use tax revenue to entities formerly imposing ad valorem taxes, and the replacement of ad valorem tax revenue in relation to financing public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3626
82-0 (2011)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 21
82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 73
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to phase out ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 104
82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 114
82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 116
82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 121
82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 139
82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2654
82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Reported enrolled
SB 3
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 12
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 90
82-0 (2011)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the financing of school district facilities and tax relief for facilities debt.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 112
82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to public school finance and certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 468
82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1122
82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the sale of delinquent tax receivables by certain local governments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1129
82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of a school district that imposes a maintenance and operations tax at a rate below the rate otherwise required for entitlement to state funding.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1215
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1590
82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1858
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 36
82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 51
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of that tax a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing school district property taxes for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 8
82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to flexibility for public schools to administer primary and secondary education efficiently.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 199
82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
Reported enrolled
SB 8
82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the flexibility of the board of trustees of a school district in the management and operation of public schools in the district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SR 106
82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 8.
Reported enrolled
HB 8
81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain studies and reviews of appraisal districts conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 16
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 54
81-0 (2009)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the information required to be provided in or with an ad valorem tax bill for school district taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 87
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 508
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to a study of the effect on this state's economy of replacing all state and school district ad valorem tax revenue with revenue from a transaction tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 637
81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 668
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 702
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of school districts in certain counties to enter into agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 731
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 770
81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for an owner of certain property, including a residence homestead that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage, and to a restriction on the authority to bring an action to remove a house that is partially located on a public beach as a result of a meteorological event.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 1000
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1106
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation by certain school districts and other taxing units in Harris County.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1273
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to reporting of and an adjustment under the school finance system for benefits received by school districts or associated foundations or other entities in connection with agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1274
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the availability and reporting of certain information regarding applications under the Texas Economic Development Act to the public and the state.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1302
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1516
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1555
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1651
81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1756
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the functions performed by the comptroller in connection with applications and agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 1842
81-0 (2009)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1853
81-0 (2009)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the authorization of school district ad valorem tax incentives for historic redevelopment and economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2291
81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the procedure to be used by a taxing unit in adopting an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2543
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2563
81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to determination of and notification regarding the state compression percentage under the public school finance system and the elimination of property taxes for school district maintenance and operations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2643
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to the date on which a school district is required to hold an ad valorem tax rollback election.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2645
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3176
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3646
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and programs.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 3655
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an adjustment to the taxable value of property in a school district in the comptroller's annual property value study as a result of a determination by an appraisal review board of a taxpayer protest on the ground of unequal appraisal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3676
81-0 (2009)
Author: Heflin, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
HB 3697
81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to the issuance of certain tax-supported bonds.
House: Public Education
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4035
81-0 (2009)
Author: Kent, Carol
Relating to the adoption by a school district of a budget and an ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4117
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4429
81-0 (2009)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4521
81-0 (2009)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 11
81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 18
81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 38
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the rainy day fund and dedicating certain surplus revenues to property tax reduction.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 41
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 45
81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 50
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and providing for the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by certain school districts in Harris County a limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit certain other political subdivisions in Harris County to establish a 105 percent limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by those political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 63
81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 97
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
SB 20
81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 393
81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the treatment for school finance purposes of school district optional residence homestead ad valorem tax exemptions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 756
81-0 (2009)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 856
81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
SB 982
81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1024
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, SteveSponsor: Brown, Fred
Relating to authority of a school district to mail a tax bill with an adopted rate that is higher than the district's rollback tax rate before the date of a rollback election.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
SB 1385
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1590
81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the functions performed by the comptroller in connection with applications and agreements under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1593
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to agreements for limitations on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1778
81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with a data center for economic benefits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2274
81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the authority of a school district to impose ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 2430
81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to public school finance and certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rate of a school district.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions and providing for the transfer of general revenue into the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 5
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 74
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 216
80-0 (2007)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the margin of error the comptroller of public accounts must use to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid after conducting the annual property value study.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 219
80-0 (2007)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the margin of error the comptroller of public accounts must use to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid after conducting the annual property value study.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 275
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the annual property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 483
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 696
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 828
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the computation of certain amounts under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 870
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1010
80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property located in more than one appraisal district and to the boundaries of an appraisal district.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1080
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1206
80-0 (2007)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the effect of a school district's participation in tax increment financing in connection with certain reinvestment zones on the taxable value of property in the district for school finance purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1470
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act, including the continuation of that Act and tax credits claimed under that Act, and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1583
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1584
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1952
80-0 (2007)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc"
Relating to the eligibility of new electric generating facilities and new industrial facilities that use gasification technology for economic benefits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2513
80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the annual school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2785
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to school district property tax rate reductions.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3027
80-0 (2007)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3067
80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3488
80-0 (2007)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a study of the effect on this state's economy of replacing all state and school district ad valorem tax revenue with revenue from a transaction tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 1
80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 18
80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 42
80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 47
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district a limit on the annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads of five percent or more, and to permit other political subdivisions to adopt a five percent limit on those appraisal increases.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 51
80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 55
80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 60
80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes and providing that state appropriations made for the purpose of directly reducing local property taxes do not count against the constitutional state spending limit.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 65
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 66
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2909
80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 828.
Reported enrolled
SB 2
80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 321
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 582
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 746
80-0 (2007)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Economic Development Act and to the duties of the comptroller of public accounts and the Texas Education Agency under that Act.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 801
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property located in more than one appraisal district and to the boundaries of an appraisal district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 881
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the limitation on the issuance of tax-supported bonds by a school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1746
80-0 (2007)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with realigned or closed military facilities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 1758
80-0 (2007)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 13
80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes for the 2006 and 2007 tax years.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 24
80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 27
80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 55
80-0 (2007)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain amounts of state franchise tax revenue to reducing school district maintenance and operations tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 1189
80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 828.
Reported enrolled
HB 2
79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education, public school finance matters, and the imposition of a state ad valorem tax; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 3
79-0 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing school property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 324
79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to a state allotment to school districts for teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 626
79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the imposition, administration, enforcement, and collection of a state property tax for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 689
79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to funding for public education instructional facilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 819
79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 879
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sale of tax receivables by a local government.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Point of order sustained
HB 980
79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1149
79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1198
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to public education, public school finance, a state property tax, and related matters.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1288
79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to reducing the amount of school tax credits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1479
79-0 (2005)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by the governing body of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1499
79-0 (2005)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the definition of certain terms in the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Economic Development
Meeting cancelled
HB 1608
79-0 (2005)
Author: Escobar, Juan
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to adopt discounts for early payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2326
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property located in more than one appraisal district.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2600
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2675
79-0 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to eligibility for the limitation on appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3222
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the state administration of taxation.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 3443
79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to relief for residential property owners; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3540
79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to certain fiscal matters affecting governmental entities; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Conf. Comm. Report printed and distributed
HJR 7
79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, establishing a residence homestead exemption from the state property tax, and increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 47
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing an equalized school district property tax for educational enrichment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 50
79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a state property tax for public education and a school district property tax for educational enrichment.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 67
79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption to forty-five thousand dollars.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 76
79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 2277
79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdication, H.B. No. 3540.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
HR 2289
79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3540.
1 hr. notice-for consideration
SB 103
79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gonzales, Veronica
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 447
79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, KyleSponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sale of tax receivables by a local government.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Postponed
SB 559
79-0 (2005)
Author: Brimer, Kim
Relating to the continuation of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 595
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the taxable property value under the public school finance system of school districts not offering all grade levels.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 997
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the taxable value of property for school finance purposes of certain school districts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1343
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the value of the residence homestead of members of the Texas military forces and reservists of the armed forces of the United States in active duty during a national emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1650
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the state administration of taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1652
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the administration of ad valorem taxation and to certain measures involving school district property values.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SJR 33
79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide a property tax exemption for the residence homestead of persons during their active service as military reservists and members of the Texas Guard during a national emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 38
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 2
79-1 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
HB 3
79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 33
79-1 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 71
79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the homesteads of certain persons, and protecting school districts against resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 82
79-1 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 115
79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 122
79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 11
79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $45,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22
79-1 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 24
79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 25
79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 26
79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the full value of the residence homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 34
79-1 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the taxable property value under the public school finance system of school districts not offering all grade levels.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 35
79-1 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the taxable value of property for school finance purposes of certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 43
79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 44
79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to property tax relief for residential tenants.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 65
79-1 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 5
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 8
79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 13
79-1 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 2
79-2 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 3
79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 8
79-2 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 14
79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 29
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 31
79-2 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 42
79-2 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 53
79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to property tax relief, health insurance for public school teachers, and public school textbooks.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 55
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the annual adjustment for inflation of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 12
79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Withdrawn from calendar
HJR 13
79-2 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase or reduce, as applicable, the amount of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any increase or reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 14
79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 20
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent or more.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 23
79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the annual adjustment for inflation of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 24
79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $22,500 and providing for a corresponding reduction of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
SB 8
79-2 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance matters; imposing criminal penalties.
House: Public Education Reform, Select Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 31
79-2 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 33
79-2 (2005)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 42
79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to financing public schools in this state and reducing property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
SJR 7
79-2 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 8
79-2 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 9
79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SJR 11
79-2 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum tax rate of $1.25 per $100 of taxable value for school district ad valorem taxes imposed for maintenance purposes, providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, and reducing the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and reductions in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 1
79-3 (2006)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, property tax relief, public school accountability and programs, and related matters; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 41
79-3 (2006)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 48
79-3 (2006)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to voter approval of certain school district property tax increases.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 60
79-3 (2006)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the annual property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 72
79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 76
79-3 (2006)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of providing school district ad valorem tax rate relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 83
79-3 (2006)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public school finance matters; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 86
79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 91
79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to certification of and salaries for certain professional public school employees, public school finance, and school property tax rates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 98
79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the use of current and future state budget surpluses to reduce local school district property tax rates; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 99
79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 109
79-3 (2006)
Author: Frost, Stephen
Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 124
79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 133
79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 148
79-3 (2006)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the limitation of ad valorem tax rates of school districts and other taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 150
79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to property tax rate relief for school district taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152
79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the district a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the district that is less than 10 percent but not less than five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 164
79-3 (2006)
Author: Isett, Cheri | et. al.
Relating to certain limitations on the ad valorem tax rates of school districts and other taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 17
79-3 (2006)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23
79-3 (2006)
Author: Otto, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment dedicating certain state tax revenues to school district ad valorem tax rate reduction.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 25
79-3 (2006)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operation purposes and to clarify that an ad valorem tax that is levied or collected by a school district in this state is not a state ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 26
79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HJR 27
79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 28
79-3 (2006)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for school district property tax rate reduction through the dedication of a portion of available state revenue for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 29
79-3 (2006)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30
79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 32
79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 33
79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district a limit on the annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads of five percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 35
79-3 (2006)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the district a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 36
79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the school district a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 32
79-3 (2006)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into property tax abatement agreements in connection with closed or realigned military facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 7
79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 5
78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
House: Public Education Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Returned from the House for further action
HB 40
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 161
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the exemption of certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 195
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, BobSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the collection and distribution of delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed by county education districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 217
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation on the residence homestead of an elderly person or a disabled person and to the limiting of the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on that homestead.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 604
78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 606
78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to a state allotment to school districts for teacher salaries.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 700
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 701
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
HB 2122
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to taxes and fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2497
78-0 (2003)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the cost of an attendance credit under the public school finance system for certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2516
78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to repealing the refund of sales and franchise taxes to reimburse certain taxes paid on property in a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2570
78-0 (2003)
Author: Moreno, Paul
Relating to financing schools through the adoption of an income tax; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2635
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the cost of education adjustment for a school district that participates in the social security system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2681
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2755
78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2826
78-0 (2003)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to a continuing ad valorem tax for the payment of bonds issued by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2964
78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the operation of municipal school districts and the levy of municipal school district taxes.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 3072
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the determination of school district property values and the accountability of appraisal district operations.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3228
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to limiting the amount of county and municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3370
78-0 (2003)
Author: Garza, Timoteo
Relating to the repeal of the school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3382
78-0 (2003)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3437
78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 12
78-0 (2003)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 19
78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt certain travel trailers that are registered in this state from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 33
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 37
78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
HJR 43
78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify that an ad valorem tax that is levied, assessed, or collected by a school district in this state is not a state ad valorem tax.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 57
78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require an annual adjustment of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes for persons 70 years of age or older to correspond to the average market value of a single-family residence in this state.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 81
78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require automatic annual adjustments of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to correspond to annual increases in the market value of the residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 87
78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the state's duty to fund the public school system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 82
78-0 (2003)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the priority given to the hearing by trial courts of certain ad valorem tax matters.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
SB 329
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 671
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: Wohlgemuth, Arlene
Relating to the determination of school district property values and the accountability of appraisal district operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 678
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the collection and distribution of delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed by county education districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 680
78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the collection and distribution of delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed by county education districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 682
78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to a state allotment to school districts for teacher salaries.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1138
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the public school finance enrichment tax rate.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1307
78-0 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the treatment for school finance purposes of ad valorem taxes levied against certain property owned by debtors in bankruptcy proceedings.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1416
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the comptroller of public accounts relating to state administration of the property tax system to the commissioner of the General Land Office.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1487
78-0 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to public school finance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1858
78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limiting the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 1
78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 15
78-1 (2003)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the comptroller of public accounts relating to state administration of the property tax system to the State Board on Property Valuation or the commissioner of the State Board on Property Valuation, as applicable.
House: Government Reform
Meeting cancelled
HB 2
78-2 (2003)
Author: McCall, Brian
Relating to state fiscal management, including adjustments to certain school district fiscal matters made necessary by recent changes in state fiscal management; making related appropriations.
Reported engrossed
HB 28
78-3 (2003)
Author: McCall, BrianSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to state and local government fiscal management, including various matters related to increasing administrative efficiency in state government; making related appropriations.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 5
78-3 (2003)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the transfer or performance of the functions of certain state agencies to promote efficiency, equitable use of revenue, or uniformity in regard to those functions.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1
78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public education, public school finance, and related matters, including certain new or modified taxes and fees and other state and local tax and revenue measures to provide sufficient funding for public education and to provide tax relief and protection for taxpayers; providing penalties.
House: Public School Finance, Select Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Meeting cancelled
HB 2
78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 14
78-4 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Relating to public school finance, a voluntary personal income tax, and other sources of revenue.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 15
78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to public education and public school finance, including state and local taxation.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 20
78-4 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to state taxes and financing schools through those taxes; providing penalties.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 32
78-4 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the cost of education adjustment for a school district that participates in the social security system.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 37
78-4 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and state taxes; authorizing a state tax on payrolls.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 38
78-4 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene
Relating to adjustments for purposes of state aid to the taxable value of property or ad valorem taxes of a school district.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 45
78-4 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to public school finance; authorizing an ad valorem tax collected by the state at rates set by individual school districts; and providing for the distribution of that tax equitably to school districts for the maintenance and operation of public schools.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 48
78-4 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to a state allotment to school districts for teacher salaries.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 4
78-4 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for public school finance, including creation of the Texas education trust and authorization of an ad valorem tax collected by the state at rates set by local school districts.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 5
78-4 (2003)
Author: Griggs, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the state's duty to fund the public school system.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 6
78-4 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance and an efficient system of public schools.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 16
78-4 (2003)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for funding public education, providing for school district property tax rate limitation and reduction, authorizing a school district ad valorem tax for educational program enrichment, creating the Texas education fund, dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue to funding public education, increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school taxation, and authorizing the legislature to establish a five percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and other owner-occupied residential real property.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
SB 1
78-4 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
Senate: Education
Meeting cancelled
SJR 1
78-4 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Meeting cancelled
SJR 9
78-4 (2003)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a school district property tax for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 490
77-0 (2001)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 506
77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, ToddSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the transfer of a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person to a subsequent homestead.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 1/1/02
HB 883
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the amount of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1200
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enactment of the Texas Economic Development Act, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, including authorizing school districts to provide tax relief for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create jobs in this state, to authorizing the imposition of certain impact fees, and to continuing the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1449
77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act and to the expiration of that Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 1532
77-0 (2001)
Author: Kuempel, EdmundSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the determination under the school finance system of the amount of collected taxes for certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2240
77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to limiting the transfer of the school district ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of the elderly to different homesteads in the same school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2637
77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn
Relating to an interim study of certain school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2682
77-0 (2001)
Author: Allen, RaySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to dedicate tax revenue from certain reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
HB 2704
77-0 (2001)
Author: Reyna, Arthur | et. al.
Relating to the cost of education adjustment for a school district that participates in the social security retirement program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3259
77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district property taxes, an increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and the application of the state sales and use tax to any transaction in this state, including a sale for resale, involving real property, and the distribution of the proceeds from the sales and use tax to replace school district property tax revenue.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3310
77-0 (2001)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to payment sources for a school district's local share of debt service for which the district receives state assistance.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 3339
77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the authority of a school district to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of an elderly disabled veteran.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3343
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the operation and funding of certain group coverage programs for certain school and educational employees and their dependents.
House: Teacher Health Insurance, Select Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 3367
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Relating to limiting the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3464
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to the reform of the state tax system to provide revenue for the support and operation of the general government and the public school system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3525
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to school district property values.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HCR 328
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, PaulSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house of representatives to make corrections to H.B. No. 3343.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 49
77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 102
77-0 (2001)
Author: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a school district to exempt from ad valorem taxation the property of an elderly disabled veteran.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HJR 103
77-0 (2001)
Author: Hamric, Peggy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 108
77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Proposing a constitutional amendment to implement the reform of the state tax system to provide revenue for the support and operation of the general government and the public school system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HR 1402
77-0 (2001)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3343.
Reported enrolled
SB 460
77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the inclusion of certain contractual obligations in the debt of a school district for property tax purposes.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 679
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the enactment of the Texas Economic Development Act, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, including authorizing school districts to provide tax relief for certain corporations and limited liability companies that make large investments that create or maintain jobs in this state, and to continuing the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 724
77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the determination under the school finance system of the amount of collected taxes for certain school districts.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 841
77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the effect of certain taxes paid into a tax increment fund on the comptroller's determination of the property value of school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1388
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining student enrollment, declining property values, and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1389
77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment under the public school finance system of declining property values and taxes levied on property subject to bankruptcy proceedings or an appeal by a property owner.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SJR 36
77-0 (2001)
Author: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the 1997 school property tax relief for homesteads and dedicate the additional tax revenue to fund health care coverage for public school teachers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 51
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to permit certain persons to perform services or to provide persons to perform services for the taxing unit in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the unit.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 838
76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo | et. al.
Relating to tax abatement by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1037
76-0 (1999)
Author: Junell, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property located in more than one appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/00
HB 1230
76-0 (1999)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to adjustments to the property tax values of certain school districts for purposes of funding under the Foundation School Program.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1242
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the state funding for school district debt service.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1245
76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the annual ratio study of an appraisal district and the annual school district property value study.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 1419
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the collection, use, and distribution of delinquent county education district taxes.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1747
76-0 (1999)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to public school finance and to school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2075
76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Cain, David
Relating to the public notice required to be provided by a school district before adopting a proposed budget and tax rate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
HB 2117
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nixon, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform teaching services or to provide teachers for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2232
76-0 (1999)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the written notice that a school district is required to provide to property owners before adopting the annual ad valorem tax rate for the district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2341
76-0 (1999)
Author: Dunnam, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the taxable value of property of a school district that does not offer each grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2687
76-0 (1999)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the financing of maintenance expenses by school districts and of materials and labor incident to the installation of personal property by school districts and other local governments.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 2890
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the report, delivery, and claims process for unclaimed property held by certain local governments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 3610
76-0 (1999)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the imposition of a tax on emissions and to the use of the tax revenue to reduce the gas production tax and school property taxes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3701
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to a school property tax credit for certain education-related expenses.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 593
76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to additional state assistance for certain school districts with high tax rates.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 595
76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the state funding for school district debt service.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 868
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the treatment of the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead in the determination of school district property values by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 869
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the treatment of property appraised by more than one appraisal district in the determination of school district property values by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1061
76-0 (1999)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of a certain leasehold or other possessory interest in real property constituting a certain project of an industrial development corporation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1067
76-0 (1999)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property located in more than one appraisal district.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1139
76-0 (1999)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the taxable value of property of a school district that does not offer each grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1210
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1461
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the calculation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation and the limitation of school taxes on the homestead of an elderly person if the owner of the homestead qualifies for the exemption or limitation after the beginning of a tax year.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 41
75-0 (1997)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 296
75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the authority of a school district to enter into a tax abatement agreement under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 1066
75-0 (1997)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Relating to municipal school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1094
75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Relating to the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes and to the funding of certain school districts.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1169
75-0 (1997)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 1347
75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Relating to the transfer of the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a newly acquired homestead.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 1797
75-0 (1997)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to the adjustment for declining property values for a school district above the equalized wealth level.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 2479
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hirschi, John | et. al.
Relating to the imposition of a tax on emissions and to the use of the tax revenue to reduce school property taxes and the gas production tax; providing penalties.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 2557
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the annual study of school district property values.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3035
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the authority of school districts to enter into economic development agreements.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3415
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the tax rate established by a school district for the payment of the principal of and interest on bonds.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3499
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HJR 4
75-0 (1997)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school property tax residence homestead exemption and providing for the continuation and reduction of the school tax limitation on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Tax Reform & Public School Finance, Select
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 38
75-0 (1997)
Author: Goodman, Toby
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
No action taken in committee
HJR 57
75-0 (1997)
Author: Alexander, Clyde
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HJR 67
75-0 (1997)
Author: Marchant, Kenny
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Left pending in committee
HJR 91
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the appraisal of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by school districts and other political subdivisions of this state.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
No action taken in committee
HJR 119
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
SB 1019
75-0 (1997)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the school district ad valorem tax rate.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
SB 1457
75-0 (1997)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes and the annual study of school district property values.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1557
75-0 (1997)
Author: Sibley, David | et. al.
Relating to certain contributions and tax abatement agreements of a school district for the support of reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1640
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to transferring the school tax freeze on homesteads of the elderly.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1795
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the taxable value of property of a school district that does not offer each grade level from kindergarten to 12th grade.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
SJR 22
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, Chris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for transferring the school tax freeze on the homestead of an elderly person to a new homestead in certain circumstances.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 43
75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hilbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for limitations on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation and for the transfer to a different residence homestead of the school property tax freeze on residence homesteads of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select Senate: State Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 49
74-0 (1995)
Author: McCall, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 147
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to abolishing the school district property tax and dedicating all lottery revenue, some sales taxes and certain other statewide taxes to education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 332
74-0 (1995)
Author: Uher, D.R. | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of tax abatements in the determination of the taxable property value of a school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 900
74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations for payment of certain tuition.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1622
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the exemption of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 1641
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation and the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1773
74-0 (1995)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to establish an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rate limitation imposed on school districts.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 1855
74-0 (1995)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2001
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the effects of certain determinations made by the comptroller in an annual ratio study of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2576
74-0 (1995)
Author: Price, Albert
Relating to the amount of the taxable value of a residence homestead that is exempt from ad valorem taxation by a county or school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2755
74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to tax abatements by school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2860
74-0 (1995)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to tax abatements by municipalities, counties, and junior college districts relating to property in certain school districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2869
74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the computation of a school district's property values for school funding purposes.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2870
74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the limit on school district tax rates.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2876
74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the adjustment of a school district's property values for school funding purposes.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 2965
74-0 (1995)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to the inclusion of ad valorem tax abatements in the determination of the value of taxable property in a school district.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 3108
74-0 (1995)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to the computation of a school district ad valorem tax rollback rate.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 75
74-0 (1995)
Author: Jackson, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the voters of a school district to adopt or determine the amount of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by the district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
HJR 105
74-0 (1995)
Author: Price, Albert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the taxable value of a residence homestead that is or may be exempt from ad valorem taxation by a county or school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 86
74-0 (1995)
Author: Brown, J.E. | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the value of taxable property in a school district.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 259
74-0 (1995)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the authority of a school district to permit certain persons to perform services for the district in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 674
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Relating to the limitation of school district ad valorem tax increases on the residence homestead of certain disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 719
74-0 (1995)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the limit on school district tax rates.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 926
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to an exemption of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1220
74-0 (1995)
Author: Patterson, Jerry
Relating to the authority of certain school districts to establish an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rate limitation imposed on school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1364
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations for payment of certain tuition.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1598
74-0 (1995)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the power of certain school districts to grant tax abatements.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SB 1621
74-0 (1995)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to notice to taxpayers of the effect of granting, reducing, or repealing local option residence homestead exemptions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SJR 11
74-0 (1995)
Author: Leedom, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to public school finance.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SJR 38
74-0 (1995)
Author: Rosson, Peggy
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit school district ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of certain disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
SJR 44
74-0 (1995)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to special subcommittee
HB 639
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 669
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to public school education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 749
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 914
73-0 (1993)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to appraisal district budget and financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1579
73-0 (1993)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1615
73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the calculation of the school district ad valorem tax rollback rate.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1624
73-0 (1993)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto
Relating to unified school district systems.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2610
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to the administration of the property value study conducted for school finance purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2627
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to school districts adopting tax rates and billing for and collecting taxes at different dates.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2664
73-0 (1993)
Author: Shields, John | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the school district property tax and dedicating all lottery revenue, some sales taxes and certain other statewide taxes to education.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor Authorized
HJR 10
73-0 (1993)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes and for property tax relief, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law that also preserves equal access to the courts.
House: Public Education
Coauthor Authorized
HJR 15
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the tax rate required for participation in the state school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 20
73-0 (1993)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize ad valorem taxation by county education districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 39
73-0 (1993)
Author: Johnson, Jerry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the equitable distribution among school districts of ad valorem taxes assessed and collected for the support of public free schools and repealing provisions relating to county education districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 40
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance of schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 7
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ratliff, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Relating to public school education and finance.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 58
73-0 (1993)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to financing public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 313
73-0 (1993)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to public school finance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1200
73-0 (1993)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration of the property value study conducted for school finance purposes.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1419
73-0 (1993)
Author: Sims, Bill
Relating to the taxable value of property in certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SJR 7
73-0 (1993)
Author: Ratliff, BillSponsor: Linebarger, Libby
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the support and maintenance of public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 287
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the distribution of the available school fund and to a state ad valorem tax for the support of the public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Governor submitted as emergency
HB 551
72-0 (1991)
Author: Smith, Dalton
Relating to the determination of school district property values.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 735
72-0 (1991)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to the levy of county equalization taxes for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 986
72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Governor submitted as emergency
HB 1781
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the determination of school district property values.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 2157
72-0 (1991)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the determination of school district property values for the purposes of public school finance.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HB 2346
72-0 (1991)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the determination of property tax payments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HJR 19
72-0 (1991)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to limitations on income taxation and the use of the ad valorem tax by school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
HJR 22
72-0 (1991)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to distribution of the available school fund and to ad valorem taxes authorized for the support of public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Governor submitted as emergency
HJR 32
72-0 (1991)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the equitable distribution among school districts of ad valorem taxes assessed and collected for the support of public free schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 45
72-0 (1991)
Author: Linebarger, Libby | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of school district ad valorem taxes and to the use of the available school fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 86
72-0 (1991)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the obligations of taxpayers for certain increases in school taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
HJR 106
72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county education district to adopt residence homestead exemptions by election.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Calendars
SB 49
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Vowell, Jack
Relating to the distribution of the available school fund and to a state ad valorem tax for the support of the public schools.
Senate: Finance
Governor submitted as emergency
SB 239
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the rate and use of a junior college branch maintenance tax.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1043
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to a protest of the determination of school district property values.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
SJR 1
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to distribution of the available school fund and to ad valorem taxes authorized for the support of the public schools.
Senate: Finance
Governor submitted as emergency
SJR 14
72-0 (1991)
Author: Leedom, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity and authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed, school district taxes are assessed and collected, and state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated.
Senate: Finance
Governor submitted as emergency
SJR 20
72-0 (1991)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the equitable distribution among school districts of ad valorem taxes assessed and collected for the support of public free schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SJR 42
72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Colbert, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county education district by election to adopt certain residence homestead exemptions and to provide for the taxation of certain tangible personal property.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 43
72-0 (1991)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the use of school district ad valorem taxes and to the use of the available school fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 119
72-1 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to notice of school district rates and revenues.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 17
72-1 (1991)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes, authorizing the legislature to redistribute a portion of the ad valorem taxes levied and collected by "tax haven" school districts, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, providing for appropriate state funding for rural school districts that are small and sparsely populated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law which also preserves equal access to the courts.
House: State Affairs
Coauthor Authorized
SJR 16
72-1 (1991)
Author: Sims, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes, authorizing the legislature to redistribute a portion of the ad valorem taxes levied and collected by "tax haven" school districts, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, providing for appropriate state funding for rural school districts that are small and sparsely populated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law which also preserves equal access to the courts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HJR 1
72-3 (1992)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, providing for appropriate state funding for rural school districts that are small and sparsely populated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law that also preserves equal access to the courts.
Filed
HB 10
72-4 (1992)
Author: Ogden, Steve | et. al.
Relating to financing public education.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HJR 1
72-4 (1992)
Author: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing an equity standard for public school finance, authorizing the redistribution of certain ad valorem taxes levied and collected by certain school districts, authorizing certain tax rate limitations in certain school districts, providing certain state funds to the support of public education, and authorizing state general obligation bonds to assist school districts in financing facilities.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 2
72-4 (1992)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the tax rate required for participation in the state school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 4
72-4 (1992)
Author: Linebarger, Libby
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the redistribution of certain ad valorem taxes levied and collected by certain school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 5
72-4 (1992)
Author: Culberson, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity, providing for local control by a school district of local taxes and for property tax relief, authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed and by which state funds appropriated to school districts are allocated, and restricting the power of the courts to overturn a legislative decision regarding the system of or support for public education by adopting federal constitutional law that also preserves equal access to the courts.
House: Public Education
Coauthor Authorized
HJR 6
72-4 (1992)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to determine the adequacy of the public free schools, providing an equity standard for public school finance, prohibiting the redistribution of certain ad valorem taxes levied and collected by certain school districts, abolishing county education districts, and reviving certain homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 7
72-4 (1992)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authorization and limitation of certain taxes for funding public education.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1
72-4 (1992)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to public school education.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with amendments
SB 5
72-4 (1992)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to financing public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 9
72-4 (1992)
Author: Tejeda, Frank
Relating to powers of a school district to challenge requests for tax exemptions and to review applications for municipal solid waste facilities.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 13
72-4 (1992)
Author: Bivins, Teel
Relating to financing public education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 1
72-4 (1992)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Lewis, Gibson | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing an equity standard for public school finance, authorizing the redistribution of certain ad valorem taxes levied and collected by certain school districts, authorizing certain tax rate limitations in certain school districts, providing certain state funds to the support of public education, and authorizing state general obligation bonds to assist school districts in financing facilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Record vote
HB 726
71-0 (1989)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the annexation of a school district with low attendance and high taxable property value.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1226
71-0 (1989)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Relating to the effect on a school district's tax rate of new program requirements imposed by law.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1919
71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the date on which a school board considers or adopts a tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 2189
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the determination of a school district's property value for purposes of the foundation school program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2821
71-0 (1989)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Relating to the effect of a reduction in state revenue allocated to a school district on the district's ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in committee
HB 2864
71-0 (1989)
Author: Guerrero, LenaSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to the creation and powers of reinvestment zones and to property taxes imposed by a county or school district in a reinvestment zone created for tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
HJR 3
71-0 (1989)
Author: Repp, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in ad valorem taxes for schools imposed on the homesteads of certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HJR 96
71-0 (1989)
Author: Culberson, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity and authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed, school district taxes are....
House: State Affairs
Postponed in committee
SB 666
71-0 (1989)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the effect on a school district's tax rate of new program requirements imposed by law.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Special Subcommittee
SB 1231
71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the extension of the filing period for appeals by school districts of the State Property Tax Board's annual property value study.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 1469
71-0 (1989)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the determination of a school district's property value for purposes of the foundation school program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 42
71-0 (1989)
Author: Green, Gene
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the creation of a program to provide capital facilities assistance to school districts having low taxable property values.
Senate: Education
No action taken in s/c
SJR 45
71-0 (1989)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for equal educational opportunity and authorizing the legislature to determine the methods by which school districts are formed, school district taxes are...
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 112
71-2 (1989)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
SB 50
71-2 (1989)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
HB 34
71-3 (1990)
Author: Luna, Gregory | et. al.
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
House: Public Education
Pending in committee
SB 9
71-3 (1990)
Author: Uribe, Hector | et. al.
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
Senate: Committee of the Whole
No action taken in s/c
SB 61
71-3 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to appraisal district and school district reports concerning taxable property values.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 62
71-3 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to registration with the Board of Tax Professional Examiners of certain persons performing studies of school district property values.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 28
71-4 (1990)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
Senate: Select Committee on Public Education
Referred to Select Comt. on Public Education
SB 40
71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to registration with the Board of Tax Professional Examiners of certain persons performing studies of school district property values.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 41
71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to appraisal district and school district reports concerning taxable property values.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 57
71-4 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the determination of school district taxable values for the purpose of public school finance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 9
71-5 (1990)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 72
71-5 (1990)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to registration with the Board of Tax Professional Examiners of certain persons performing studies of school district property values.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 19
71-6 (1990)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to public school taxes and finance.
Senate: Education
Posting rule suspended
HB 409
70-0 (1987)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to the use of local sales and use taxes imposed by certain public transportation authorities and to related adjustments in the rates of ad valorem taxes imposed by public school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 486
70-0 (1987)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the frequency of school district bond and maintenance tax elections.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 580
70-0 (1987)
Author: Rudd, Jim
Relating to the ad valorem tax rate of certain school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 872
70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to limiting school tax increases on the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1281
70-0 (1987)
Author: Waldrop, TomSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to property taxes imposed by a school district or county in a reinvestment zone established for tax increment financing or property tax abatement.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1650
70-0 (1987)
Author: Polumbo, AnthonySponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the effect of certain property appraisal appeals.
House: Ways & Means
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
HB 1693
70-0 (1987)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to public school finance.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
HB 1891
70-0 (1987)
Author: Arnold, Bill
Relating to the effect of a reduction in state revenue allocated to a school district on the district's ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Recalled from subcommittee
HJR 48
70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit school tax increases on the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 78
70-0 (1987)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a state property tax for the support of public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 311
70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to judicial review of the determination of a school district's taxable value for public school finance purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 727
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to theeffect of a reduction in state revenue allocated to a school district on the district's ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Meeting canceled
SB 728
70-0 (1987)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the effect of the Foundation School Program on a school district's tax rate.
Senate: Education
Left as pending business in comm.
SB 1014
70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to limiting ad valorem tax increases on the residence homesteads of elderly persons and certain surviving spouses of elderly persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1087
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the effect of a reduction in state revenue allocated to a school district on the district's ad valorem tax rate.
Senate: Education
Postponed in committee
HB 634
69-0 (1985)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to limitations of property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Finance
HB 784
69-0 (1985)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Sharp, John
Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2480
69-0 (1985)
Author: Waldrop, Tom
Relating to property taxes imposed by a school district in a reinvestment zone established for tax increment financing or property tax abatement.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HJR 40
69-0 (1985)
Author: Horn, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the freeze on property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 80
69-0 (1985)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a state property tax for the support of public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 82
69-0 (1985)
Author: Melton, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption of residential property and automobiles owned by individuals from ad valorem taxation for school purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
SB 437
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to requiring a school district to make an annual report of property tax information to the State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 538
69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the calculation of the taxable value of property in a school district for purposes of public school finance.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 808
69-0 (1985)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the levy, collection, and use of a junior college branch campus maintenance and capital expenditure tax.
Senate: Education
Meeting canceled
HB 52
69-2 (1986)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the effect of lost state aid on school district taxes and programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 63
69-2 (1986)
Author: Smith, Terral
Relating to use of local sales and use taxes imposed by public transportation authorities and to related adjustments in the rates of ad valorem taxes imposed by public school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Testimony received in committee
HB 30
69-3 (1986)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to the effect of lost state aid on school district taxes and programs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Public Health
HB 243
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the establishment of the local school property tax relief fund to be financed through the imposition, administration, collection, and civil and criminal enforcement of a corporate profits tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 405
68-0 (1983)
Author: Hollowell, Bill
Relating to school district bond or tax election.
House: Public Education
Reported from subcommittee with substitute
HB 590
68-0 (1983)
Author: Pennington, RandySponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the order in which a school district adopts its budget and sets a tax rate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 793
68-0 (1983)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Caperton, Kent
Relating to a junior college district branch campus maintenance tax.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 840
68-0 (1983)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to limitations on property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on daily General State Calendar
HB 1776
68-0 (1983)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Relating to relief from school taxes on homesteads, residential property, and automobiles owned by individuals, to the creation and allocation of money to the public education sales tax fund, and to the rates of the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act and motor vehicle sales, rental, use, and transfer taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 1899
68-0 (1983)
Author: Messer, Bill
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 2076
68-0 (1983)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2131
68-0 (1983)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to a limitation on the amount of maintenance and operation taxes that a school district may impose.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
HJR 18
68-0 (1983)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for residence homestead exemptions from certain school district property taxes when state reimbursement of local revenue losses is required by law.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HJR 26
68-0 (1983)
Author: Blanton, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in school district taxes on the residence homesteads of disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HJR 47
68-0 (1983)
Author: Horn, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the freeze on property taxes levied for public school purposes on homesteads of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HJR 77
68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption of residential property and automobiles owned by individuals from ad valorem taxation for school purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
SB 463
68-0 (1983)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Relating to the maximum allowable interest rate on certain school district obligations.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 497
68-0 (1983)
Author: Washington, Craig
Relating to certain school district property tax revenues to be used by a junior college district operated by the school district.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 604
68-0 (1983)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residence homesteads of the elderly.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 33
68-2 (1984)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Relating to public school finance.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 37
68-2 (1984)
Author: Barton, Bob
Relating to relief from school taxes on homesteads, residential property, and automobiles owned by individuals; to the creation of and allocation of money to the public education tax fund; and to the rates of the Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act and motor vehicle sales, rental, use, and transfer taxes.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
HJR 6
68-2 (1984)
Author: Carriker, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the exemption of residential property and automobiles owned by individuals from ad valorem taxation for school maintenance and operation and to the dedication of certain tax revenues to public schools.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
SB 1
68-2 (1984)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students and programs.
See remarks
HB 317
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to residence homestead exemptions and to additional sales and use taxes and state funds to replace revenues lost because of the exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 935
67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to reimbursement of school districts for taxes lost due to reductions in tax base.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1424
67-0 (1981)
Author: Keese, Bill
Relating to refunds to school districts for certain reductions made in the amount allocated as a result of losses in property tax base.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1593
67-0 (1981)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to property tax exemptions for residence homesteads and the replacement of certain lost property tax revenue. pref. no. 131
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1633
67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the administrative procedures followed in a hearing on the market value and index value of a school district.
House: Public Education
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1771
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blanton, BillSponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to property tax relief by limiting increases in school district taxes on the residence homesteads of disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 2138
67-0 (1981)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to property tax relief for disabled or elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2286
67-0 (1981)
Author: Smith, Ashley
Authorizing certain exemptions from property taxation for persons fifty-five years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HJR 87
67-0 (1981)
Author: Blanton, BillSponsor: Travis, Dee
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in school district taxes on the residence homesteads of disabled persons.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance
Considered by committee in public hearing
SB 754
67-0 (1981)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Jones, Neal T.
Relating to the limit on school district tax bond indebtedness in relation to assessed valuation of property.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 956
67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, Dee
Relating to property tax relief by limiting increases in school district taxes on the residence homesteads of disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
SJR 43
67-0 (1981)
Author: Travis, Dee
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit increases in school district taxes on the residence homesteads of disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 101
67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to property tax relief not claimed in 1979 in connection with residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 42
66-0 (1979)
Author: Looney, CullenSponsor: Longoria, Raul
Relating to the validation of certain improperly made tax levies, to tax refunds, and to ordering of recording of unrecorded, valid tax levies of previous years.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 44
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the creation of the School Property Tax Relief fund; providing for the dedication of certain sales tax revenues for the maintenance and operations of local school districts; providing for local and valorem property tax reductions.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 45
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the creation and distribution of the School Property Tax Relief fund.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 46
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the creation and distribution of the school property tax relief fund.
House: Ways & Means
Coauthor authorized
HB 609
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to exemption from school district ad valorem taxes of part of the value of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older or who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
HB 610
66-0 (1979)
Author: Clark, Jim
Relating to exemption from school district ad valorem taxes of part of the value of the residence homestead of an individual who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1017
66-0 (1979)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to implementation of the parts of the Tax Relief Amendmentto the constitution involving residence homestead exemptions, appraisal of agricultural land for taxation, and payments to school districts to replace reductions in their tax bases.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1419
66-0 (1979)
Author: Hendricks, Bob
Relating to a nonbinding referendum on the question of tax relief for school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1582
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"
Relating to exemption from school district ad valorem taxes of part of the value of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older or who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1815
66-0 (1979)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the creation and distribution of the school property tax relief fund for maintenance and operation of qualifying school districts; providing for local ad valorem property tax reductions; making an appropriation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Subcommittee on Revenue Administration
HJR 89
66-0 (1979)
Author: Head, Fred
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit the state to make payments to school districts in lieu of school district ad valorem taxes on state-owned property.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Coauthor authorized
HJR 114
66-0 (1979)
Author: Brown, Albert "Al"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for payments to school districts in lieu of school district ad valorem taxes on city-owned property.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments