HB 384
87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the period for which a school district's participation in certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones may be taken into account in determining the total taxable value of property in the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1099
87-0 (2021)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1567
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1568
87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2311
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2723
87-0 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately
HB 2944
87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2958
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2959
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3680
87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3786
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to send, or to require the submission to the comptroller of, certain ad valorem tax-related items electronically.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3788
87-0 (2021)
Author: Holland, JustinSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the training and education of appraisal review board members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 4004
87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to a study by Texas A&M University of the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 4460
87-0 (2021)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to certain requirements regarding the creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4495
87-0 (2021)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the allocation for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of vessels and other watercraft used outside this state.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1211
87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district that has entered into an agreement under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1245
87-0 (2021)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the farm and ranch survey conducted by the comptroller for purposes of estimating the productivity value of qualified open-space land as part of the study of school district taxable values.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1255
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
SB 1257
87-0 (2021)
Author: Birdwell, BrianSponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the information required to be provided by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to the comptroller in connection with the comptroller's central registry of reinvestment zones designated and ad valorem tax abatement agreements executed under the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1413
87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, AngelaSponsor: Krause, Matt
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications and payments required or permitted under the Property Tax Code; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1434
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
SB 1435
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the scope of the review of an appraisal district by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1436
87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the appeal of a determination by the comptroller of public accounts of a protest of the comptroller's findings in a study of school district property values.
House: Public Education Senate: Local Government
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1840
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1841
87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 257
87-1 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the period for which the comptroller of public accounts is required to use a school district's local value in determining the total taxable value of property in the district if the comptroller determines that the district is an eligible district.
Filed
HB 283
87-1 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HB 287
87-1 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to a study by Texas A&M University of the appraisal of agricultural land for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HB 153
87-2 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad | et. al.
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 162
87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HB 122
87-3 (2021)
Author: Buckley, Brad
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Filed
HB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 490
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 492
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
HB 493
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster and reimbursement of a taxing unit for refunds the taxing unit pays to taxpayers as a result of the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 968
86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1816
86-0 (2019)
Author: Beckley, Michelle
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1977
86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl
Relating to a requirement that a fiscal impact statement be provided before a taxing unit may enter into a tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2438
86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the expiration date of certain statutes authorizing ad valorem tax incentives for economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2799
86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3143
86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 3239
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3241
86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3384
86-0 (2019)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to conduct a limited-scope review of an appraisal district located in an area declared by the governor to be a disaster area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HJR 144
86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HR 2184
86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2.
Reported enrolled
SB 2
86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
See remarks for effective date
SB 1161
86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the determination of the total taxable value of property in a school district under the property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1322
86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain property damaged by a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1838
86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 1937
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the situs for ad valorem tax purposes of certain docks and piers located in more than one county.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1943
86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of heir property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
SJR 69
86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations and the use of surplus state revenue to provide for property tax relief and public school teacher compensation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SR 841
86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2.
Reported enrolled
HB 15
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2865
85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3168
85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2239
85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 81
85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the number of registered voters of a taxing unit other than a school district who are required to sign a petition for an election to determine whether to reduce the ad valorem tax rate adopted by the unit to the rollback tax rate in order for the petition to be valid.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 39
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to establish limitations on the rate of taxation and amount of debt for special purpose districts created by general law or special local law.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 1
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 21
85-1 (2017)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the system for protesting or appealing certain ad valorem tax determinations; authorizing a fee.
Filed
SB 93
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
SB 96
85-1 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Government Reform, Select
Left pending in committee
HB 2282
84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3125
84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3242
84-0 (2015)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3295
84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheffield, J. D.
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 1215
84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1368
84-0 (2015)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Referred to Appropriations
SJR 1
84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1060
83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use by a property owner of a common or contract carrier to send a payment, report, application, statement, or other document or paper to a taxing unit or taxing official.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
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
HB 3441
83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the deadline for filing certain appeals of certain appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 3444
83-0 (2013)
Author: Otto, John
Relating to eligibility to serve as an arbitrator in a binding arbitration of an appeal of an appraisal review board order.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 1224
83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the use by a property owner of a common or contract carrier to send a payment, report, application, statement, or other document or paper to a taxing unit or taxing official.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
SB 1686
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes and a school district ad valorem enrichment tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 58
83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of that tax a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing school district property taxes for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HJR 70
82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the maximum rate of growth of appropriations and the use of unencumbered surplus general revenues to fund the state's rainy day fund and a public school property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
SB 1288
82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1858
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 51
82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of that tax a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing school district property taxes for educational enrichment.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 134
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 866
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 986
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, MikeSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the appeal of ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1755
81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino
Relating to the training of appraisal review board members.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2317
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to appraisal review board members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3655
81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an adjustment to the taxable value of property in a school district in the comptroller's annual property value study as a result of a determination by an appraisal review board of a taxpayer protest on the ground of unequal appraisal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22
81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; and authorizing the legislature to provide that ad valorem tax appraisal services in any county are under the jurisdiction of the entity specified by the legislature, to provide for the consolidation of ad valorem tax appraisal services, and to provide for enforcement of ad valorem tax standards and procedures by the specified entity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 38
81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment regarding the rainy day fund and dedicating certain surplus revenues to property tax reduction.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 1928
81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1210
80-0 (2007)
Author: Jackson, JimSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to a refund of an overpayment or erroneous payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 3458
80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the authority of the comptroller of public accounts to sue an appraisal district to compel compliance with the Tax Code, rules of the comptroller, or other applicable law.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 2
80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the rate of growth of appropriations from all sources of revenue except the federal government; to establish a disaster fund, managed by the governor, for use to prepare for or respond to a natural disaster or emergency; to fund the property tax relief fund; to require a gubernatorial declaration before money may be appropriated from the economic stabilization fund; and to authorize the legislature to appropriate money for tax rebates; making a constitutional appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 824
79-0 (2005)
Author: Talton, Robert | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that appraisal review board members complete a training and education course biennially.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 3071
79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes and the administration of appraisal districts; making procedural and technical corrections and clarifications to the Tax Code, Property Code, and Civil Practice and Remedies Code.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3222
79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the state administration of taxation.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
SB 1334
79-0 (2005)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the determination of school district property values and to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1650
79-0 (2005)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the state administration of taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 38
79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 5
79-1 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a uniform statewide property tax for public education, abolishing school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing a limited school district property tax for educational enrichment if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2120
78-0 (2003)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem taxation by the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 1416
78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the comptroller of public accounts relating to state administration of the property tax system to the commissioner of the General Land Office.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1245
76-0 (1999)
Author: Palmer, Sue | et. al.
Relating to the annual ratio study of an appraisal district and the annual school district property value study.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee members named
HB 2428
76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to certain functions of the comptroller of public accounts involving ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
SB 521
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to certain functions of the comptroller of public accounts involving ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 868
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the treatment of the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead in the determination of school district property values by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 869
76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to the treatment of property appraised by more than one appraisal district in the determination of school district property values by the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2667
75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the administration of property taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2716
75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Relating to relief from residential ad valorem taxation.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
HB 3309
75-0 (1997)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of property taxes, an increase in the rate of the sales and use tax and an expansion of that tax to any transaction in this state, including a sale for resale, involving tangible or real property or any service, and the distribution of the proceeds from the sales and use tax to replace property tax revenue.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
SB 1613
75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the administration of property taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1866
75-0 (1997)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to changes in the property tax calendar.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Received from the Senate
HB 1874
74-0 (1995)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the creation and duties of a property tax review advisory committee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 2881
74-0 (1995)
Author: Holzheauser, Steve
Relating to penalties and interest, writs, suits, judgment amounts, right of redemption and distribution of proceeds in ad valorem tax matters.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 155
73-0 (1993)
Author: Junell, RobertSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to submission and publication of ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 2454
73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to technical changes to statutes involving certain tax provisions administered by the comptroller; conforming the effective dates and possible rates of certain transit and development corporation sales taxes to other local sales taxes; substituting references to the Comptroller for references to the Property Tax Board in certain property tax provisions; conforming the period for back assessment in the case of certain improper appraisals of property to the period allowed for back assessments for other purposes; revising the applicability of the comptroller's administrative authority to include all taxes and functions for which he has statutory responsibility; clarifying the definitions of certain items taxed under the sales tax and controlled substance tax law; revising references in the inheritance tax statute to federal tax code provisions concerning credits.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2455
73-0 (1993)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to simplifying the application, calculation, administration and reporting of, and the calculation of interest on, certain taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 893
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to technical changes to statutes involving certain tax provisions including those administered by the comptroller, to the definitions of certain items taxed under the sales tax and controlled substance tax laws, to limitations on certain municipal tax rates, to the duties of the appraisal review board, and to delinquent taxes and tax liens; revising references in the inheritance tax statute to federal tax code provisions concerning credits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
SJR 49
73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, John | et. al.Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting a personal income tax without voter approval and dedicating the proceeds of the tax, if enacted, to education and property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2043
72-0 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to studies and audits conducted by the State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means
1st Printing sent to Calendars
HB 2270
72-0 (1991)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the transfer of certain duties, functions, responsibilities, and authorities from the State Property Tax Board to the Comptroller of Public Accounts.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2606
72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the definitions in the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Reported with no recommendation
SB 984
72-0 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the transfer of certain duties, functions, responsibilities, and authorities from the State Property Tax Board to the comptroller of public accounts.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/91
SB 1041
72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Hury, James
Relating to the correction of the ad valorem tax roll.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/26/91
SB 1408
72-0 (1991)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to rulings relating to the effect of anticipated transactions on the ad valorem taxation of property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 111
72-2 (1991)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the transfer of the State Property Tax Board's remaining duties, functions, authorities, and assets to the Comptroller's Office.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 45
72-2 (1991)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the transfer of the State Property Tax Board's remaining duties, functions, authorities, and assets to the Office of the Comptroller.
House: State Affairs Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91
HB 1253
70-0 (1987)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the imposition, application, rates, collection, administration, and civil and criminal enforcement of various state taxes, providing penalties, and declaring an emergency.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in committee
HB 1059
68-0 (1983)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the application of the Texas Sunset Act to the State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee favorably without amendments
SB 726
68-0 (1983)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to the application of the Texas Sunset Act to the State Property Tax Board.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HJR 43
60-0 (1967)
Author: Kohler, Ira L. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to abolish all state ad valorem taxes except those authorized by Section 17, Article 7, Constitution of the State of Texas, as last amended.
HJR 55
60-0 (1967)
Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for a gradual abolition of certain taxes.
HJR 9
58-0 (1963)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that from and after January 1, 1968, no ad valorem property tax shall be levied for State purposes; donating all State ad valorem property taxes, penalties and interest delinquent on February 1, 1968, to the counties in which they were levied and assessed; providing that the delinquent taxes, penalties and interest donated to the counties may be used by receiving counties.
HJR 11
58-0 (1963)
Author: Cotten, James M.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the State ad valorem tax.
HJR 31
58-0 (1963)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the abolishment of the levy of ad valorem taxes for state purposes.
HJR 48
58-0 (1963)
Author: Bridges, Ronald Wayne
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the abolishment of all state ad valorem taxes, except that there shall continue to be levied a state ad valorem tax of five cents (5¢) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) property valuation for college building purposes, until all notes and bonds outstanding at the adoption of this amendment are paid, and thereafter one-half (1/2) of the state inheritance tax shall be set aside for such purposes; providing that nothing in this section shall be construed as impairing the obligations incurred by the issuance of any outstanding notes or bonds by any state institution or by the granting of tax donations prior to adoption of this amendment; providing that upon adoption of this amendment all state ad valorem taxes then delinquent, excluding any part of the five cents (5¢) levy which shall become delinquent until all notes and bonds are paid, together with penalties and interest, shall automatically inure to the county in which they were assessed.
SJR 14
58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that if the State ad valorem taxes levied for school and school free textbook purposes, for the payment of pensions to the widows of Confederate Veterans and eligible Texas Rangers and their widows and to pay the principal and interest on notes and bonds issued are no longer levied the Legislature of Texas shall authorize the issuance of Seventy-five Million Dollars ($75,000,000) in general obligation bonds of the State of Texas to be called College Building Bonds; providing that the maximum interest rate on the bonds shall be Four Per Cent (4%); providing that the terms of the bonds shall not exceed ten (10) years; providing that the Legislature shall prescribe the terms of the bonds and the proportions of each eligible institution's share in the proceeds.
SJR 15
58-0 (1963)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to proposing a constitutional amendment providing that from and after January 1, 1968, no ad valorem property tax shall be levied for State purposes; donating all State ad valorem property taxes, penalties and interest delinquent on February 1, 1968, to the counties in which they were levied and assessed; providing that the delinquent taxes, penalties and interest donated to the counties may be used by receiving counties.
SB 224
46-0 (1939)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to granting and donating to each respective county of this State for a period of five (5) years, beginning with the taxable year 1940, one-half of the State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes not heretofore donated or appropriated to any county, district, city or other political subdivision, collected for general revenue purposes upon the property and from persons in each respective county, including ad valorem taxes on rolling stock belonging to railroad companies.
SB 173
39-0 (1925)
Author: Stuart, Robert Alda
Relating to amending the inheritance tax so as to add the words "in contemplation of death" to the clause levying a tax upon property passing by deed, grant, sale or gift made or intended to take effect in possession or enjoyment after the death of the grantor or donor.
Senate: Civil Jurisprudence