HB 2 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 7 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Senate appoints conferees-reported
| ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Finances--Management & Control | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 14 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to third-party review of plats and property development plans, permits, and similar documents, and the inspection of an improvement related to such a document.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| BUILDING INSPECTORS | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 32 88-0 (2023)
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.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 84 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the appraisal of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 92 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality, county, or property owners' association to prohibit or regulate certain activities on residence homestead property.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Agriculture | Animals | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 207 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.Sponsor: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as sham or pretended sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 217 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 234 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure of commercial or industrial real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 287 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, Julie | et. al.
Relating to payment of the replacement cost of lost or damaged property under a homeowner's, renter's, or condominium owner's insurance policy.
House: Insurance
Received from the House
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 335 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 366 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 427 88-0 (2023)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to information required to be provided to the public about planned excavations.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | SIGNS | Utilities--General
HB 435 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| LITTER | Property Interests--Real Property | Water--General
HB 450 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Administration
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
HB 581 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 665 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 697 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 746 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 794 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
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
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 860 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PERMITS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1056 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the registration of financial institutions and investment firms that lease residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1057 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to restrictions on the purchase of a single-family home by an investment firm.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1075 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to certain property interests of a foreign government in agricultural land.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1189 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1224 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1256 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosure notice concerning special districts in which residential real property is located.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1257 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a seller's notice of special district ad valorem taxes or assessments on newly constructed residential real properties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the ownership by a landowner of the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of the landowner's land.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | Water--General
HB 1382 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, AnaSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | GRAFFITI | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1511 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1547 88-0 (2023)
Author: Cook, DavidSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to claims for reimbursement between marital estates.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/23
| Family--Marriage Relationship | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1556 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon | et. al.
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1558 88-0 (2023)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the extension or amendment of deed restrictions in certain older subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1566 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1634 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide multifamily housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Vote taken in committee
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1674 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to certain sales or purported sales of homestead property that are classified as loans.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1801 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Day Care | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1823 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to certain documents or instruments purporting to convey real or personal property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1864 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slawson, Shelby | et. al.
Relating to the beneficiaries of trust funds paid or received in connection with an improvement on specific real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
HB 1963 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to construction contract trust funds.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts
HB 2022 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2024 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 2130 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the method to be used by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to determine the market value for ad valorem tax purposes of the real property of a manufactured home community.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2260 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kitzman, Stan
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2284 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the right to repurchase certain real property from a condemning entity after a change to the use of the property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2310 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to certain construction defect litigation.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
HB 2312 88-0 (2023)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider sales of property to governmental units when using the market data comparison method to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2376 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to a conveyance of real property subject to an unexpired residential lease.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2447 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to private transfer fee obligations.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | City Government--General | County Government--General | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2474 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to wind energy rights and wind energy development agreements.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 2476 88-0 (2023)
Author: Garcia, Josey | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Homeless Persons | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2514 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: House Administration
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2628 88-0 (2023)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the resale price of real property repurchased from a condemning entity by a previous owner or the owner's heirs, successors, or assigns.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2703 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a study on alternatives to litigation for disputed land title claims.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Governor | Interim Studies | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 2719 88-0 (2023)
Author: Ashby, TrentSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/23
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
HB 2788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities; creating a criminal offense.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | Business & Commerce--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Crimes--Miscellaneous | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | HOMELAND SECURITY COUNCIL | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2789 88-0 (2023)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PERMITS | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2815 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the powers, authorities, duties, and responsibilities of certain conservation and reclamation districts and to notice a person who proposes to sell or convey real property located in any of certain conservation and reclamation districts must provide to a prospective purchaser of that property.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2816 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jetton, JaceySponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to notice provided to purchasers of property and information filed with the county clerk by certain special districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to venue in certain actions involving a contract for an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2908 88-0 (2023)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2965 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2987 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2989 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3040 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 3153 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | County Government--General | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3422 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
HB 3423 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Business & Commerce--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3436 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: King, Phil
Relating to the authority of the Texas Military Department to negotiate the release of a reversionary interest and certain other interests of the state in certain property in Palo Pinto County owned by the Palo Pinto County Livestock Association.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Agriculture | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | PALO PINTO COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3470 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to a contractor's or subcontractor's right to elect not to proceed with additional work under a contract.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/23
| Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--General
HB 3490 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3499 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the acquisition of title to real property by, the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
HB 3601 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3621 88-0 (2023)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3622 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the repeal of the sales tax imposed on real property repair and remodeling.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 3653 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the taxation of border security infrastructure.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3659 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to civil asset forfeiture proceedings, to the seizure and forfeiture of certain property, and to the reporting and disposition of proceeds and property from civil asset forfeiture.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3669 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the governmental immunity of certain conservation and reclamation districts with respect to proceedings to exercise the power of eminent domain over real property interests of the districts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 3741 88-0 (2023)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the operation of a program by the Texas Department of Transportation to allow a real property owner to plant or replace vegetation in a right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to repealing civil asset forfeiture provisions and establishing criminal asset forfeiture in this state.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ASSETS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRABAND | County Government--Employees/Officers | Courts--General | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 3768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the formation of decentralized unincorporated associations and the use of distributed ledger or blockchain technology for certain business purposes; authorizing a fee.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ASSETS | Business & Commerce--General | COMPUTERS & SOFTWARE | Corporations & Associations | DIGITAL SIGNATURES | Electronic Information Systems | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3844 88-0 (2023)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Finance | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3863 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the regulation of conflicts of interest of officials of municipalities, counties, and certain other local governments.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| City Government--Employees/Officers | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3870 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the disposition of real property acquired for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3878 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Laid on the table subject to call
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3906 88-0 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider a sale of real property to be a comparable sale when using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3921 88-0 (2023)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3971 88-0 (2023)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to a financial report filed by an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4006 88-0 (2023)
Author: Spiller, David | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain foreign entities.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Business & Commerce--General | Courts--District | Intergovernmental Relations | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4025 88-0 (2023)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to authorizing the sale by the State of Texas of certain real property located in Austin, Texas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4038 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hayes, Richard
Relating to the limitations period for actions challenging and validations regarding municipal annexation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4057 88-0 (2023)
Author: DeAyala, ManoSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the inclusion of a property in a conservation district by certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Historic Preservation & Museums | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4126 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raney, John
Relating to the regulation of future listing right purchase contracts; imposing a fee; requiring an occupational registration.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 4177 88-0 (2023)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of park land by the Texas parks and wildlife department: making an appropriation
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY, TEXAS
HB 4204 88-0 (2023)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to wind energy rights and wind energy development agreements.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Wind | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 4277 88-0 (2023)
Author: Longoria, OscarSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 4294 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to certain regulations adopted by governmental entities for the building products, materials, or methods used in the construction of residential or commercial buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Historic Preservation & Museums | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 4325 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the eligibility of land taken by condemnation for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Agriculture | CONDEMNATION | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4371 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain items used by or for certain life sciences campuses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | MEDICINE & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS | Property Interests--Real Property | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | Science & Technology | Taxation--Sales
HB 4415 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, CarlSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/23
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 4513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the authority of an individual, before purchasing real property to be used as the individual's residence homestead, to request from the chief appraiser of the applicable appraisal district a preliminary determination of whether the property would qualify for a disabled veteran exemption if purchased by the individual and used for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4607 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4635 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | DEBT | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS | TEXAS RACKETEERING ACT | WITNESSES
HB 4670 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to a grant program to compensate certain property owners for damages caused by criminal activities.
House: State Affairs
Reported favorably as substituted
| Agriculture | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Real Property | TRESPASS
HB 4760 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the state's ability to exercise eminent domain on private property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4814 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4833 88-0 (2023)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4939 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to prohibitions on camping in a public place.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | City Government--General | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 5015 88-0 (2023)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the disposition of surplus real property no longer needed for state highway purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Real Property | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 5067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman | et. al.
Relating to a study by the General Land Office on the establishment and implementation by the General Land Office of a distributed ledger-based title registry pilot program.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT | Electronic Information Systems | ESCROW | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 5080 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to authorizing certain municipalities to exchange certain property with a private person.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 5133 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 5139 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to sell certain seized or foreclosed property to an owner of an abutting property without conducting a public sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| FLOODS | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HJR 1 88-0 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 9 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the right of a property owner to conduct activities necessary to secure basic human needs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Considered in Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 10 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 18 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 42 88-0 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 71 88-0 (2023)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 72 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dean, Jay
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 74 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 81 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 87 88-0 (2023)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision 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 at least 25 consecutive tax years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 129 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Railroads
HJR 131 88-0 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 137 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kuempel, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that real property not held for profit that is used exclusively for human burial is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Cemeteries | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 145 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 173 88-0 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the owner of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county to elect to have the property appraised for ad valorem taxation by the appraising entity for one of those counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 62 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to posting certain documents and information related to certain real property sales on a county's Internet website.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 147 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 178 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
SB 199 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to requirements for beneficial tax treatment related to a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility used to provide multifamily housing.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 367 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to a person considered to be displaced for purposes of a relocation assistance program.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 368 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to require removal of graffiti from private property.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | GRAFFITI | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 501 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
SB 522 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 543 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Ordaz, Claudia
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 565 88-0 (2023)
Author: Sparks, KevinSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 586 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the beneficiaries of trust funds paid or received in connection with an improvement on specific real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | TRUSTS
SB 604 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to land services performed by a landman.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
See remarks for effective date
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Energy--Wind | Lawyers | Mines & Mineral Resources | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Franchise
SB 613 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to certain sales or purported sales of homestead property that are classified as loans.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 711 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of or other acquisition of title to real property by prohibited foreign actors.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 785 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of and certain insurance policy provisions regarding the geothermal energy and associated resources below the surface of land.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective immediately
| Energy--General | Energy--Geothermal | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | Water--General
SB 792 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a conveyance or bequest to a trust.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts
SB 805 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the taxation of a leasehold or other possessory interest in a public facility granted by a public facility corporation.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 818 88-0 (2023)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 864 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 873 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to residential construction liability.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 879 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 880 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 929 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.Sponsor: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the notice and compensation a municipality must provide before revoking the right to use property for a use that was allowed before the adoption of or change to a zoning regulation or boundary.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 939 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims arising out of residential construction.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
SB 1019 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1103 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the transfer of certain real property from the Health and Human Services Commission to the StarCare Specialty Health System.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Hospitals | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1145 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1336 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1349 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of an appraisal district to purchase, finance the purchase of, or lease real property or construct or finance the construction of improvements to real property.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1374 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the right of a purchaser to terminate a contract of purchase and sale of real property for failure to provide notice that the property is located in a public improvement district.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 1412 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Holland, Justin
Relating to regulation of accessory dwelling units by political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PERMITS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1427 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to certain criminal conduct and organizations that threaten the security of this state and its residents and borders; increasing criminal penalties.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1441 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the authority of the attorney general to acquire by eminent domain certain real property owned by aliens or foreign entities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1451 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the powers of the Texas Historical Commission over historic sites in this state.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Appropriations
SB 1481 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exercise of eminent domain authority by the Texas Facilities Commission to build a wall along this state's international border.
Senate: Border Security
Co-author authorized
| BORDER | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1529 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to notice to property owners regarding certain stationary LP-gas installations.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Energy Resources
| Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to written objections to the proposed installation or modification of a stationary LP-Gas installation.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Environment--Water | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | RAILROAD COMMISSION
SB 1568 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, DonnaSponsor: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1577 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/24
| APPRAISER LICENSING & CERTIFICATION BOARD, TEXAS | ATTORNEY'S FEES | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1578 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to private transfer fee obligations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | City Government--General | County Government--General | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1657 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to notice required to be given to certain individuals and entities before the Parks and Wildlife Department executes a lease for real property for the development of a state park.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Legislature | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1712 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the purchase, sale, or lease of real property on behalf of a limited partnership or a limited liability company.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1758 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Gerdes, Stan
Relating to the use of certain land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 1767 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1768 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Bryant, John
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Statutory Revision
SB 1774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Goldman, Craig
Relating to size and density requirements for residential lots in certain municipalities; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1788 88-0 (2023)
Author: Flores, Pete | et. al.
Relating to organized crime, racketeering activities, and collection of unlawful debts; providing a civil penalty; creating criminal offenses.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Judges | Courts--Personnel | Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | CRIMINAL ASSET FORFEITURE | Criminal Procedure--General | Law Enforcement | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | SUBPOENAS
SB 1789 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1869 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the disposition of surplus real property no longer needed for state highway purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Real Property | SURPLUS PROPERTY | TRANSPORTATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1900 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to foreign terrorist organizations, including the compilation of information regarding, certain civil actions brought against, and the prosecution of certain organized crime offenses involving a foreign terrorist organization and of sedition.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective on 9/1/23
| Crimes--Against Morals | Crimes--Against Persons--General | Crimes--Against Persons--Sexual | Crimes--Against Property | Crimes--Capital Punishment | Crimes--Drugs | Crimes--Miscellaneous | Criminal Procedure--General | Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment | GANGS | ORGANIZED CRIME | Property Interests--Real Property | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY
SB 1958 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Finance | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Finance | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2067 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public sale of real property taken in execution of a judgment.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2091 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to sell certain seized or foreclosed property to an owner of an abutting property without conducting a public sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
| FLOODS | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2187 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the repeal of the sales tax imposed on real property repair and remodeling.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
SB 2311 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a bona fide offer for the acquisition of real property through condemnation.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2357 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, STATE OFFICE OF | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Courts--District | Lawyers | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2398 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| BORDER | Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Disabilities, Persons with | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2440 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin
Relating to a requirement that certain plats for the subdivision of land include evidence of groundwater supply.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Effective on 1/1/24
| Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS | Water--Development
SB 2485 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, administration, and use of the land and water conservation fund.
Senate: Water, Agriculture and Rural Affairs
Referred to Water, Agriculture, & Rural Affairs
| Agriculture | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | LAND & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | State Finances--Management & Control | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
SB 2522 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the notice given to purchasers of property within certain water districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 2526 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property used as a municipal solid waste facility or the buffer zone of such a facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Solid Waste | LANDFILLS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SJR 19 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 48 88-0 (2023)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 53 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 64 88-0 (2023)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Talarico, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county or municipality of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 78 88-0 (2023)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Transportation--Railroads
HB 24 88-1 (2023)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to a temporary exemption for a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 28 88-1 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 35 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 30 88-2 (2023)
Author: Tepper, Carl
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 62 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bryant, John | et. al.
Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 65 88-2 (2023)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider a sale of real property to be a comparable sale when using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 66 88-2 (2023)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to notice of eligibility for a residence homestead ad valorem tax exemption.
Filed
| Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a temporary limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes; to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads; to adjust the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in certain exemption amounts; to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations; and to authorize the legislature to provide for a four-year term of office for a member of the governing body of certain appraisal entities.
House: Ways & Means
Filed with the Secretary of State
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Legislature | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HJR 7 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Legislature | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
SB 2 88-2 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
| Aging | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disabilities, Persons with | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | PROPERTY TAX RELIEF ACT | SECRETARY OF STATE | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 13 88-3 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 61 88-3 (2023)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to measures to address public safety threats in this state presented by transnational criminal activity, including by establishing a Texas Border Force, and to compensate persons affected by those threats; increasing criminal penalties; creating criminal offenses.
Filed
| Agriculture | ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | County Government--General | Courts--General | Crimes--Miscellaneous | EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, TEXAS DIVISION OF | EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS) | Governor | HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | MEXICO | Military & Veterans | MILITARY DEPARTMENT, TEXAS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANGERS | SENATE, TEXAS | TERRORISM & INTERNAL SECURITY | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 63 88-3 (2023)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
Filed
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 93 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to certain property interests of a foreign government in agricultural land.
Filed
| Agriculture | Intergovernmental Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 124 88-3 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 178 88-3 (2023)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to verification of identity and employment authorization in connection with certain contracts for or concerning the conveyance of residential real property and residential leases.
Filed
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 179 88-3 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 200 88-3 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie | et. al.
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control
HJR 7 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
Filed
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
SB 15 88-3 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
Filed
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 51 88-3 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 47 88-4 (2023)
Author: Isaac, Carrie | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--District | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 50 88-4 (2023)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | Aliens | Courts--District | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 57 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 59 88-4 (2023)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to verification of citizenship or legal residency for purposes of certain contracts for or concerning the purchase of residential real property located in platted subdivisions; creating a criminal offense.
Filed
| Aliens | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
HB 80 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| AUDITS & AUDITORS | BORDER | City Government--General | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
HB 87 88-4 (2023)
Author: Lopez, Janie
Relating to border protection and economic development services, programs, and other measures, including establishing educational programs and the border protection unit, in this state to address certain issues affecting the border region, including transnational and other criminal activity and public health threats.
Filed
| BORDER | BORDER PROTECTION UNIT | County Government--General | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Economic & Industrial Development--General | ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM OFFICE, TEXAS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Governor | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Law Enforcement | MEXICO | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Finances--Management & Control | UNITED MEXICAN STATES
SB 31 88-4 (2023)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the persons authorized or appointed to exercise the power of sale under the terms of a contract lien on real property.
Filed
| Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 35 88-4 (2023)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an annual study by the Texas A&M University Texas Real Estate Research Center of the purchase and sale of single-family homes by certain institutional buyers.
Filed
| Business & Commerce--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
SB 38 88-4 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the purchase of or acquisition of title to real property by certain aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Aliens | INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 203 87-0 (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.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 216 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Business & Commerce--General | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 448 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 452 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Utilities--General
HB 485 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Property Interests--Real Property | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 494 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 528 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 534 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the reduction of the sales price of a comparable property by an amount equal to the amount of the typical commission for the sale or purchase of property for purposes of using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 649 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 901 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Courts--Judges | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 935 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | LAREDO, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 947 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying title to or an interest in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the authentication and recording of instruments conveying real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Notaries | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 949 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl
Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying or purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--General | Electronic Information Systems | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 951 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 971 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1022 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1053 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1054 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1059 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
House: Business & Industry
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1090 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1101 87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al.
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1395 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | GULF OF MEXICO | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
HB 1418 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Laid on the table subject to call
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1471 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STEPHENS COUNTY
HB 1483 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1543 87-0 (2021)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HB 1569 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 1577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a temporary limitation on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| DALLAS COUNTY | Economic & Industrial Development--General | HARRIS COUNTY | LUBBOCK COUNTY | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dominguez, Alex
Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1798 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the effect of a disaster declaration on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and the appraised value of certain property in the taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1877 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to county and municipal regulation of repairs to vacant residential buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1878 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PERMITS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1879 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purpose of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1881 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Junior College Districts | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1931 87-0 (2021)
Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed
| Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2044 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, ArmandoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2110 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, ChristinaSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the automatic transfer of manufacturer's warranties on air conditioning systems conveyed with residential real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake
Relating to the retention of instruments recorded in the property records of a county.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2237 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2274 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, AnnSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the extension or amendment of deed restrictions in certain older subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2280 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the sale, development, or acquisition of certain property by certain navigation districts, including the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas; removing authority to own certain property, acquire certain property, and make related changes to the board of commissioners and name of the navigation district; requiring the sale or development of certain property.
House: Transportation
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2292 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2305 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, and the Texas Real Estate Commission; increasing a fee.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2372 87-0 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Electric
HB 2376 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, JoeSponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District.
House: County Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as pretended sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2425 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2477 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 2533 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the performance of a real property evaluation for use by certain financial institutions.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2537 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to county regulation of short-term rental units in the unincorporated area of certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PERMITS | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2591 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2621 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2700 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to Texas Department of Transportation agreements and property interests related to maintenance of certain transportation infrastructure and right-of-way.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| City Government--General | Highways | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2730 87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2825 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Financial--General | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Military & Veterans | MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2921 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain statutes relating to access to public beaches.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | Coastal Affairs & Beaches | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, John
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3069 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3176 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| LITTER | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Water--General
HB 3193 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the applicability of provisions entitling certain lessees to receive a copy of a notice of appraised value delivered to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3243 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3260 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | TEXAS HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF ACT
HB 3263 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the determination of the boundaries of, and the enforcement of the law governing access to, public beaches.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3308 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | County Government--General | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Energy--General | Environment--General | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT | Water--Development
HB 3309 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the disposition of real property acquired for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 3317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to the effect of recording a quitclaim deed.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3385 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, GlennSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3414 87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to a seller's notice of special district assessments on newly constructed residential real properties.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3502 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3546 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3595 87-0 (2021)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to residential construction liability.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3610 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3634 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | City Government--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3713 87-0 (2021)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts.
House: Transportation
Laid on the table subject to call
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 3795 87-0 (2021)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3800 87-0 (2021)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| BIG SPRING, CITY OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3817 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management
Received from the House
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPATIAL REFERENCE CENTER AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
HB 3833 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Aeronautics | Agriculture | Housing--General | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3893 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin and the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar
| AUSTIN, CITY OF | CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3910 87-0 (2021)
Author: Romero, Ramon
Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider sales of property to governmental units when using the market data comparison method to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Governor | Housing--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 4107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Burrows, DustinSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Common Carriers | CONDEMNATION | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4121 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY'S FEES | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4186 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a written appraisal required for a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
HB 4206 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Governor | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL STUDY COMMISSION | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4218 87-0 (2021)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
HB 4245 87-0 (2021)
Author: Frullo, JohnSponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4253 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4255 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales Shaw, Penny
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
HB 4374 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4447 87-0 (2021)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county.
House: Land & Resource Management
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4503 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to municipal or county authority to prohibit the use of natural gas utility service in a building.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4551 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4664 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Trinity River Authority of Texas.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 4667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, EddieSponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| EAGLE PASS, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 61 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 81 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 90 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 92 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 145 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and to provide for determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 30 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/22
| FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 113 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 214 87-0 (2021)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Real Property | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 219 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 222 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory restrictions and provisions from certain real property records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 461 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 510 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STEPHENS COUNTY
SB 581 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Local Government
Referred to Environmental Regulation
| City Government--Utilities | County Government--Employees/Officers | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Environment--Solid Waste | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 596 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
Senate: Veteran Affairs
Referred to Vet Affairs
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 602 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 670 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 726 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 754 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| DISCRIMINATION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 765 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Environment--General | LANDFILLS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 782 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas.
House: Transportation Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately
| PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 796 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
| City Government--General | Housing--Homeless Persons | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 804 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 829 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--General
SB 832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
| EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 848 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 885 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to quitclaim deeds.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 996 87-0 (2021)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Financial--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1027 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1029 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1072 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SPATIAL REFERENCE CENTER AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SB 1088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the duty of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to provide certain information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1333 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1 | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1362 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1369 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center and the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1556 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1557 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1637 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the delivery of a deed to a grantee and to the recording of a deed.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
| Courts--Justice | FRAUD | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1640 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to requiring witnesses to sign an instrument conveying real property interest.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | WITNESSES
SB 1644 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1652 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| BIG SPRING, CITY OF | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1657 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to notice of proposed changes to municipal zoning classifications.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1679 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, CarolSponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Governor | Housing--General | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 1764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1774 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts.
House: Transportation Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1838 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
Senate: Transportation
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS, STATE OF | Transportation--Mass Transit
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
SB 1874 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the duty of a county clerk to send a copy of a recorded deed to the grantor.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1875 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to a requirement for a deed to include a statement regarding certain fraudulent conveyances or recordings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
SB 1902 87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1938 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Courts--Justice | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1939 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INTERNET | Open Meetings | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TELECONFERENCING | VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2024 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2188 87-0 (2021)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children.
House: State Affairs Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
| Aliens | City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2230 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| BONDS | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Legislature | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 303 87-1 (2021)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to the acquisition and management of real property interests by certain Chinese entities.
Filed
| Aliens | PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 305 87-1 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 58 87-2 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 109 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 157 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
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
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--School District
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
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--School District
HJR 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision 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 at least 25 consecutive tax years.
Filed
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 69 87-3 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities.
Filed
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Aliens | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 72 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 121 87-3 (2021)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services.
Filed
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--City
HJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 42 87-3 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services.
Filed
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--City
HB 185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
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.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report printed and distributed
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 591 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
HB 815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the authority of a county to require photo identification to file certain documents with the county clerk.
House: County Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | IDENTIFICATION CARDS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 834 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
House: County Affairs
Left pending in committee
| County Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 878 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 945 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 991 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1024 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| BAIL BONDSMEN | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1036 86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al.
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1053 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor
| PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | WILLACY COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT
HB 1176 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous | Taxation--School District
HB 1211 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONDEMNATION | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1234 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| BONDS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1245 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1368 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1369 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 1444 86-0 (2019)
Author: Patterson, Jared
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property on the basis of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the average appraised value of the property over a specified time period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1549 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1560 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Housing--Homeless Persons | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Sales
HB 1652 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1658 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to seller's disclosure of certain residential real property conditions and related property insurance issues.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FLOODS | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1737 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING | INTERIOR DESIGNERS | LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to property owned by navigation districts.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY | PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1833 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1952 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES | Disabilities, Persons with | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1994 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | LAREDO, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1999 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2302 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 2346 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| INTERIOR DESIGNERS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2442 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | ORANGE COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
HB 2449 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the acquisition of real property by the Texas Department of Transportation to protect a state highway.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Highways | Property Interests--Real Property | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2470 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Ed
Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--County & Statutory | Courts--District | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2569 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requirements for condominium plats or plans.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2641 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Received from the House
| AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE | Housing--Veterans | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2650 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2702 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disabilities, Persons with | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Utilities--Electric
HB 2901 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain real property held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Historic Preservation & Museums | HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2944 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, BarbaraSponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the sale or transfer of the G. J. Sutton Building Complex in San Antonio.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 2963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3060 86-0 (2019)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
| County Government--General | Notaries | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to examinations required for licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3189 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3279 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the use of certain audio recordings or video footage to influence the negotiation of a real estate transaction.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3467 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 3477 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paul, Dennis
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3493 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3562 86-0 (2019)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
HB 3653 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3732 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 3782 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Harris County Flood Control District.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3815 86-0 (2019)
Author: Morrison, Geanie W.Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3838 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a disclosure in certain offers to purchase a mineral or royalty interest.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES
HB 3839 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3939 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Common Carriers | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4012 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4054 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 4131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4194 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the interest rate on a refund of ad valorem taxes made following the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4219 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leman, Ben | et. al.
Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 4271 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wu, Gene | et. al.
Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Employees/Officers | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4423 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Oil & Gas | PIPELINE SAFETY | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 4541 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cyrier, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | Legislature | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 4586 86-0 (2019)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HJR 31 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 83 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: International Relations & Economic Development
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--Finance | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | WEBB COUNTY
HR 2184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
SB 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, JaneSponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Courts--Judges | Open Records | Property Interests--Real Property | Protection of Personal Information
SB 202 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 227 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Co-author authorized
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 236 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 335 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 339 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FLOODS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 421 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees w/inst-reported
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--Employees/Officers | COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF | Courts--General | Courts--Judges | MECHANICS' LIENS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | Protection of Personal Information
SB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 552 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 553 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 554 86-0 (2019)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 638 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Environment--General | Environment--Solid Waste | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 646 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Governor | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 775 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 874 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
SB 921 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| INTERIOR DESIGNERS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 977 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1086 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1115 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--General | Housing--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1133 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| Amusements, Games, Sports | Business & Commerce--General | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | ORANGE COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SB 1220 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| FLOODS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1226 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Left pending in committee
| HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1281 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE | Water--General
SB 1285 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1349 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1361 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1387 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1436 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a required notice concerning an easement or right-of-way in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1437 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to requiring information regarding easements to be included in a commitment for title insurance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1438 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the disposition of property interests by navigation districts for certain purposes.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| OYSTERS | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1460 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System.
Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
| CHEROKEE COUNTY | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1489 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1620 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1642 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the authority of an owner of real property sold at a tax sale to transfer the owner's right of redemption to another person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD
SB 1762 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the location of real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1845 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, BorrisSponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the amendment of the dedicatory instruments of certain mixed-use real estate developments.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1918 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 2128 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property.
House: County Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19
| County Government--General | Notaries | Property Interests--Real Property | RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 2147 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the development of a method to determine the value of certain real property for purposes of eminent domain.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Agriculture | AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF | Environment--Air | Environment--Water | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2149 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appeal of certain decisions concerning mining leases.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| Courts--Civil Procedure | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2323 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2345 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2402 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2427 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SJR 46 86-0 (2019)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 66 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | County Government--Finance | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 74 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
Senate: Property Tax
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SR 841 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Elections--Administration | Elections--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports | Taxation--General | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-State Administration | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate | Taxation--School District
HB 167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 182 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a study of the economic impact of requiring the disclosure of the sales price of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| HOME SALE PRICES | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 382 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 513 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 522 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Considered in Calendars
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Longoria, Oscar
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence
| Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 755 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use by certain tax-exempt organizations of certain payments made in connection with real property transfers to provide educational activities through certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 797 85-0 (2017)
Author: Minjarez, Ina
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 890 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 969 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 993 85-0 (2017)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 997 85-0 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1053 85-0 (2017)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1091 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to liability arising from certain prescribed burning activity.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Agriculture | BURNING & INCINERATORS | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1128 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1135 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1168 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Energy--Solar | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of counties to advertise on personal property owned or leased by the county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| ADVERTISING | County Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1288 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rose, ToniSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county.
House: County Affairs Senate: Administration
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 1315 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1325 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain services involving real property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | SURVEYORS | Taxation--Sales
HB 1358 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
HB 1395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1406 85-0 (2017)
Author: Blanco, CésarSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1470 85-0 (2017)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1528 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESALINATION | FRANCHISES | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to enter into a tax abatement agreement with an owner of real property in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | REINVESTMENT ZONES | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1634 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--Electric
HB 1737 85-0 (2017)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location.
House: Higher Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1833 85-0 (2017)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the exemption of real property from ad valorem taxation during the period between the issuance of a judgment foreclosing a tax lien on the property and the sale of the property at a tax sale conducted under that judgment or the payment by the property owner of that judgment before the sale, as applicable.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1844 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1875 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
No action taken in committee
| HALL COUNTY | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1882 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.
Relating to the management of university land by The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, JohnSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Health Care Providers | Health--General | Health--Privacy/Use of Information | Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2076 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2090 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to compensation for heritage property acquired through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2170 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE | Business & Commerce--General | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2179 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
HB 2181 85-0 (2017)
Author: Cook, Byron
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
House: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2187 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2213 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts
Laid on the table subject to call
| FALLS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 2343 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2499 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2512 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2534 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2535 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 2539 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| BORDER | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2556 85-0 (2017)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal required in connection with a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2567 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bailes, ErnestSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to forest pest control.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Agriculture | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2610 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17
| GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2611 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to broker agreements for the sale of real property by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| Education--School Districts | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 2617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| ASSETS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2646 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to real property acquired by advance acquisition for a transportation facility.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2668 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.
Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2684 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority; waiving certain sovereign and governmental immunity.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Oliverson, Tom
Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Fire Fighters & Police--General | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2988 85-0 (2017)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 3062 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the sale of property for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3065 85-0 (2017)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3121 85-0 (2017)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3178 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the use of a broker for the sale or lease of real property by the Dallas County Hospital District.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3311 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3402 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3423 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lambert, StanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents relating to the sale or lease of public school land.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| County Government--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3447 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3615 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3689 85-0 (2017)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3761 85-0 (2017)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the City of Dallas.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| CITY OF DALLAS DAY | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3787 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3803 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, WayneSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3871 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 3974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of an individual, company, or corporation to purchase lots within an association or subdivision under the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 4059 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Education--Higher--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4086 85-0 (2017)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4107 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to abatement of certain expedited foreclosure proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SUPREME COURT
HB 4153 85-0 (2017)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TRESPASS
HB 4185 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a petition by a landowner for annexation of the landowner's property by a municipality or release of the property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Annexation | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4219 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain sales of homestead.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property
HJR 34 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 40 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 61 85-0 (2017)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | City Government--Finance | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 334 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 348 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire or convey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 403 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcels of real property for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 499 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
SB 555 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: State Affairs
Co-author authorized
| Crimes--Miscellaneous | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 621 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Labor--Management Relations | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 627 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 628 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 682 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BORDER | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 717 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 775 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Military & Veterans | Open Records | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 782 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Co-author authorized
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 786 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 807 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 822 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--General | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 830 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 898 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 972 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 974 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 976 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1.
House: Special Purpose Districts Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| FALLS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1 | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 978 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation.
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation
| Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 979 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Transportation--Mass Transit | Transportation--Railroads
SB 1030 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1033 85-0 (2017)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Health Institutions | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located.
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| Human Services--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1082 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 1215 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related to construction contracts.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1249 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1349 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--State | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1385 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | DESALINATION | FRANCHISES | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1405 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1506 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Electronic Information Systems | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1596 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1609 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
SB 1658 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
| EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS | EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Electronic Information Systems | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1759 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1814 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation district to another.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| City Government--Annexation | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1894 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to certain suits concerning real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property | STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS | TRESPASS
SB 1904 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
| ASSETS | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1931 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to community land trusts.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Property Interests--Trusts | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1955 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hughes, BryanSponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1985 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2028 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2073 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2160 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BORDER | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | PLATTING | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2212 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17
| ADVERTISING | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SJR 42 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 56 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion
HB 196 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 390 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 86 85-1 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber.
Filed
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 262 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS
HB 276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Agriculture | Military & Veterans | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 311 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, TerrySponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Health--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RUSK, CITY OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 692 84-0 (2015)
Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al.
Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention.
House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
| CRIME VICTIMS | Crime Victims Compensation | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 703 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT
HB 862 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 971 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to requirements governing officers and directors of condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1208 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1221 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, EddieSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
HB 1239 84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1276 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1289 84-0 (2015)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the acquisition and sale of unimproved real property by an urban land bank.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1406 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FORECLOSURES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1562 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1575 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1576 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1577 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason
Relating to the validity of certain timeshare interests.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 1617 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, ChrisSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1639 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| AIRPORTS | County Government--General | Military & Veterans | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1642 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties.
House: Environmental Regulation
Placed on General State Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Environment--General | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1643 84-0 (2015)
Author: Riddle, DebbieSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Property Interests--Real Property | Water--Rights
HB 1754 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1772 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1784 84-0 (2015)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1884 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1925 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, CharlieSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
| Agriculture | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1933 84-0 (2015)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1936 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1943 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records.
House: County Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1946 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1966 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston.
House: State Affairs Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15
| Education--Higher--General | FORT BEND COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Placed on General State Calendar
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2003 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2043 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2063 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2066 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2067 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, RenéSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2069 84-0 (2015)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Reported favorably as substituted
| Business & Commerce--General | Financial--General | FORECLOSURES | Lawyers | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2104 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | ROYALTIES | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2177 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2207 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
| FORECLOSURES | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2214 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| BORDER | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | PLATTING | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2261 84-0 (2015)
Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 2316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Considered in public hearing
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | NATIVE AMERICANS | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Aging | Disabilities, Persons with | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2457 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schubert, Leighton
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONDEMNATION | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2468 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee
| City Government--General | LAREDO, CITY OF | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2480 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2489 84-0 (2015)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of residential leases or rental agreements.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2544 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2547 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, RickSponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Fort Bend County.
House: Corrections Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15
| CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | FORT BEND COUNTY | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2559 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zerwas, JohnSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the modification or termination of restrictions by petition in certain real estate developments with certain amenities.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2682 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee.
House: Government Transparency & Operation
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| County Government--Employees/Officers | EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2759 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2817 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| FORECLOSURES | Lawyers | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2991 84-0 (2015)
Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al.
Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements.
House: Energy Resources
Placed on General State Calendar
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3011 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the lease of undeveloped real property by certain hospital districts.
House: County Affairs
Referred to County Affairs
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3064 84-0 (2015)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3089 84-0 (2015)
Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3160 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| City Government--General | Health--General | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3193 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
HB 3208 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to rights to appeal rate and damage schedule determinations by the Board of Regents governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3237 84-0 (2015)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Financial--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LOANS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3244 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burkett, CindySponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3316 84-0 (2015)
Author: Miller, DougSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the time for recording a durable power of attorney for certain real property transactions.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Probate--Durable Power of Attorney | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3375 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to ownership and control of property acquired with state funds by the charter holder of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
| EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF | Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3390 84-0 (2015)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3428 84-0 (2015)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 3539 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry
Laid on the table subject to call
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3540 84-0 (2015)
Author: White, Molly
Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Water--Development | Water--General | Water--Rights
HB 3598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3611 84-0 (2015)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| CONTRACTORS' LIENS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3620 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3644 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3646 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smithee, John | et. al.
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3649 84-0 (2015)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Placed on General State Calendar
| Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Parks & Wildlife--Licenses | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3663 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 3739 84-0 (2015)
Author: Vo, Hubert
Relating to preferred qualifications for serving on an appraisal review board or panel of the board that hears ad valorem tax protests concerning commercial real property in certain appraisal districts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS | REAL ESTATE BROKERS | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3750 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Electronic Information Systems | Interim Studies | LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF | SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3787 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, GregSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3818 84-0 (2015)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3866 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
| City Government--General | GUN SHOWS | Property Interests--Real Property | Weapons
HB 3867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
| Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3951 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/16
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4015 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to land bank demonstration programs.
House: County Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| County Government--Finance | Financial--Banks | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property | URBAN LAND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ACT
HB 4023 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Energy--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 123 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 23 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Family--Child Protection | Housing--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 85 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools | Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 93 84-0 (2015)
Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 99 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 100 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 178 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 360 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to regulatory takings.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Courts--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 450 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, CharlesSponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FORECLOSURES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 462 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
| Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT
SB 479 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity.
House: Business & Industry Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 483 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
| Property Interests--Real Property | Water--Rights
SB 545 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 583 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Economic & Industrial Development--General | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICES
SB 584 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
| County Government--General | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 598 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Economic & Industrial Development--General | Education--Higher--General | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 624 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
| Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 638 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SHEPHERD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 738 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--Trade Practices | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
SB 809 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 903 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | ROYALTIES | State Finances--Management & Control
SB 969 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| BORDER | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | MEXICO | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1008 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, KevinSponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Financial--General | Insurance--Health & Accident | Insurance--Life & Annuities | LOANS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1019 84-0 (2015)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 1038 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1113 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 1147 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1384 84-0 (2015)
Author: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
| FORECLOSURES | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1412 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist. | Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous | Water--Rights
SB 1452 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS | County Government--General | Courts--County & Statutory | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1469 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to regular reapplication for certain pollution control exemptions from ad valorem taxation granted for certain property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Environment--Air | Environment--General | Environment--Water | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1589 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | ROYALTIES | UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1597 84-0 (2015)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Agriculture | Governor | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--General | Property Interests--Real Property | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1615 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huffines, Don
Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1626 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodríguez, JoséSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1628 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance.
House: Insurance Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars
| INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1785 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1821 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1832 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1852 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: White, James
Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
| Housing--General | LAKE LIVINGSTON | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 1894 84-0 (2015)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1895 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | City Government--General | Housing--Finance | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE AGENTS | REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1950 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road.
House: County Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
| County Government--General | COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local | LIGHTING | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1981 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1985 84-0 (2015)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1988 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1998 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
| City Government--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Purchasing--Local
SJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 60 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Military & Veterans | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 20 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 35 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 52 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, DanSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the sale of a cemetery plot; providing penalties; authorizing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date
| BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Business & Commerce--General | Cemeteries | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property | SECRETARY OF STATE | WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 200 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 242 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to a property owner by certified mail.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Menéndez, JoséSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a community center that provides mental health or mental retardation services to sell certain real property of the center.
House: Human Services Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| COMMUNITY CENTERS | Health--General | Mental Health & Substance Abuse | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 258 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS | Utilities--Electric | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas | Utilities--Telecommunications | Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 302 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 325 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the boundaries of public beaches.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 341 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exclusion of certain mineral interests from the property interests that may be condemned by a regional tollway authority.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately
| CONDEMNATION | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES | Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Highways | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 440 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to a requirement that certain religious organizations provide an annual report on property owned by the organization for which an exemption from ad valorem taxation is granted.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Religion | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 584 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website.
House: Technology Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| County Government--General | FORECLOSURES | INTERNET | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 611 83-0 (2013)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties.
House: Land & Resource Management
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BORDER | County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Roads | ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 699 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 754 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 832 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1028 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1144 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Conservation | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1158 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1179 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dale, Tony
Relating to the operation of certain swimming pools by certain populous municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 1250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frank, James | et. al.
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1306 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Agriculture | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | OPEN-SPACE LAND | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 1338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1360 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, AllanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1361 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| City Government--General | CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF | LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility | Validating Acts
HB 1377 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1429 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | County Government--General | Fire Fighters & Police--General | Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1459 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by charitable organizations.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, JustinSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Environment--Solid Waste | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
| Consumer Protection | FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS | Financial--General | LOANS | MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS | MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY LICENSING & REGISTRATION ACT | SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation.
House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | COLONIAS | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General
HB 1651 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1652 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Left pending in committee
| Agriculture | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | SIGNS
HB 1712 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem and sales and use taxes for property used in connection with an offshore spill response containment system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
| Environment--General | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Taxation--Sales
HB 1736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments
| Energy--Alternative Fuels | LANDFILLS | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | RENEWABLE ENERGY | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the release by a lender of insurance proceeds for damage to residential real property.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1753 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, DianeSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| ARLINGTON, CITY OF | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 1887 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Housing--General | Military & Veterans | MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION | TEXAS VETERAN HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1898 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property | WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE | WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1940 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2018 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | HOTELS & MOTELS | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2068 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs.
House: Urban Affairs
Withdrawn from schedule
| City Government--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2075 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, RafaelSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2079 83-0 (2013)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2089 83-0 (2013)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to the powers and duties of the General Land Office, including the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | Interim Studies | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | SCHOOL LAND BOARD | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | State Finances--Management & Control | VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2091 83-0 (2013)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Consumer Protection | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2192 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest of an unequal appraisal of the owner's property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2195 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that meet certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Energy--Conservation | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise | Taxation--General
HB 2243 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures
| MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2331 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the lease of certain real property in El Paso for the construction of facilities for the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Left pending in committee
| EL PASO, CITY OF | Law Enforcement | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants regarding solar panels.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
| Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2365 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the public sale of certain real property.
House: Business & Industry
Committee report sent to Calendars
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2366 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to seize certain real property for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes and the amount secured by certain liens.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| City Government--General | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2438 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the authority of a county to assess costs and fees relating to the abatement of a nuisance on real property against certain persons.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
| County Government--General | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2497 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Day Care | Education--Primary & Secondary--Private | FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2502 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions.
House: Urban Affairs
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| City Government--General | NUISANCES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 2526 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the provision of construction documents to certain purchasers of newly constructed homes.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2527 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Consumer Protection | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2532 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of propane distribution system retailers; authorizing a fee.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2567 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carter, Stefani
Relating to the filing in county deed records of an instrument transferring a residential mortgage note; providing a civil penalty.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Investments & Financial Services
| County Government--General | Courts--District | Financial--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2590 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor
| FORECLOSURES | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2591 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain residential and commercial real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY | POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities | Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2766 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hunter, ToddSponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
| CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Franchise
HB 2784 83-0 (2013)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Financial--General | Insurance--Insurers & Agents | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2794 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the notice and time for cure that must be provided to certain debtors before foreclosure of a contract lien.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Withdrawn from schedule
| DEBT | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2795 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar
| FORECLOSURES | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2797 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2798 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection | Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2840 83-0 (2013)
Author: Giddings, HelenSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--Annexation | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2892 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raney, JohnSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to dispose of real property and mineral interests under its jurisdiction.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
| Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Mines & Mineral Resources | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2895 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice.
House: Corrections Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately
| BRAZORIA COUNTY | CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2911 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kuempel, JohnSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13
| CONTINUING EDUCATION | CRIMINAL RECORDS | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2978 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, TanSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to procedures for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately
| FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3021 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3027 83-0 (2013)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3075 83-0 (2013)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
| Education--Higher--General | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM | UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-SUGAR LAND
HB 3087 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements.
House: Land & Resource Management
No action taken in committee
| CONDEMNATION | CONSERVATION EASEMENTS | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3107 83-0 (2013)
Author: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to issuance of certain personal property title insurance policies.
House: Insurance
Left pending in committee
| Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3131 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to the line of vegetation and authorized development in certain beach areas; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3141 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| City Government--Land Use & Zoning | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3168 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located.
House: Energy Resources
Committee report sent to Calendars
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | Energy--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
HB 3217 83-0 (2013)
Author: Price, Walter "Four"
Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas.
House: State Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
| GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF | RANDALL COUNTY
HB 3250 83-0 (2013)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to protecting landowners against aquifer depletion.
House: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3316 83-0 (2013)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts.
House: Business & Industry
Point of order sustained
| BONDS | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | Property Interests--Real Property | TRUSTS
HB 3320 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Courts--Civil Procedure | NUISANCES | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
HB 3396 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to the rendition of certain property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3436 83-0 (2013)
Author: Cook, ByronSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use and development of state property, including real property within the Capitol complex.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
| COMPETITIVE BIDDING | FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions | STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 3437 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to the procedure for obtaining an allocation for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of certain property that is used in this state and outside this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3439 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
| POSTAL SERVICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3443 83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Courts--District | FORECLOSURES | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3447 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gutierrez, RolandSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment and functions of certain urban land banks.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
| City Government--General | Housing--General | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3468 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service by petition.
House: Natural Resources
No action taken in committee
| ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3474 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paddie, Chris
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
House: State Affairs
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
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
| Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance | Education--School Districts | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--School District
HB 3553 83-0 (2013)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| AGRICULTURAL LIENS | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | CONTRACTORS' LIENS | MATERIALMEN'S LIENS | MECHANICS' LIENS | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3570 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.
Relating to limiting the frequency of reappraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3600 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties.
House: Energy Resources
Left pending in committee
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3601 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources
Referred to Energy Resources
| Mines & Mineral Resources | Oil & Gas | Property Interests--Real Property | RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3618 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to expunging certain notices of federal tax lien.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Income
HB 3691 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
| Courts--Civil Procedure | FORECLOSURES | MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3736 83-0 (2013)
Author: Burnam, Lon
Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home.
House: Business & Industry
Withdrawn from schedule
| Business & Commerce--General | Housing--General | Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions | Property Interests--Real Property | TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3793 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date
| BORDER | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Corrections--Jails & Prisons | County Government--General | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON | MEDICAID | Property Interests--Real Property | Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital | Utilities--Water & Sewer | WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HJR 54 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the boundaries of public beaches and declaring that the state holds public beaches in trust for the use of the public.
House: Land & Resource Management
Reported favorably as substituted
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | GULF OF MEXICO | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 86 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Education--Primary & Secondary--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 126 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real and personal property used for the conservation, reuse, or recycling of water.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
| Legislature | Property Interests--Personal Property | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Exemptions | WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 144 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the frequency of reappraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
| Legislature | Property Interests--Real Property | Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 96 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| CONDEMNATION | PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT | Parks & Wildlife--Parks | Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 108 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar
| ADVERSE POSSESSION | Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 133 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
| FOOD | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources | State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 155 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
| Business & Commerce--General | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 180 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 186 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety
SB 291 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to notice requirements for gas utilities entering certain real property; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Energy Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee
| City Government--Utilities | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--General | Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 295 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS | Financial--General | LOANS | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 304 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
| BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | Business & Commerce--General | Energy--Solar | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 440 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property | RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment agreements for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
| Property Interests--Homestead | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 496 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to review and approve capital projects and purchases of real property at public institutions of higher education in this state.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
| Education--Higher--Finance | Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs | HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
| County Government--General | County Government--Land Use & Zoning | PLATTING | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar
| ATTORNEY GENERAL | BUILDING CONSTRUCTION | HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION | INTERNET | Property Interests--Real Property | Safety | SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES | STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 593 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Business & Industry
| Property Interests--Property Owners Association | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 633 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases.
Senate: State Affairs
Committee report printed and distributed
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | Political Subdivisions | Property Interests--Real Property | Utilities--Electric
SB 650 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
| GIFTS & DONATIONS | Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home | Insurance--Property & Casualty | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 693 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property.
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | FRAUD | Property Interests--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property
SB 723 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
| Civil Remedies & Liabilities | County Government--General | Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 829 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
| Property Interests--Eminent Domain | Property Interests--Real Property | Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
| Coastal Affairs & Beaches | Disaster Preparedness & Relief | GENERAL LAND OFFICE | Property Interests--Real Property | Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts | Taxation--Property-Exemptions
