HB 952 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1084 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the calculation of the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space or timber land as a result of a change in the use of the land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1469 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1544 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land is temporarily used for sand mining operations; authorizing a fee.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2288 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of the sale or change in the use of land appraised as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
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
HB 2428 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, AndrewSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
HB 4148 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of certain land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4152 87-0 (2021)
Author: Spiller, David
Relating to the qualification of certain land that is adjacent to other qualified open-space land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4209 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the valuation of appraised value of qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 4319 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land based on its use to raise or keep bees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
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 1994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land based on its use to raise or keep bees.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 84 87-1 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
HB 81 87-2 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the appraisal of open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
Filed
SB 35 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land.
Filed
SB 25 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land.
Filed
HB 97 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
HB 163 86-0 (2019)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 639 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 794 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1188 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
HB 1213 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1743 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Tracy | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the additional ad valorem tax and interest imposed as a result of a change of use of certain land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 1970 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1978 86-0 (2019)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of agricultural or open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2996 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to the eligibility of land located in a residential subdivision for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3348 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the eligibility of land on which the Texas Animal Health Commission has established a temporary quarantine for ticks for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
HB 3853 86-0 (2019)
Author: Walle, Armando
Relating to biological and environmental research conducted on private land by a public or private institution of higher education and the eligibility of that land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land; authorizing a fee.
House: Higher Education
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 4253 86-0 (2019)
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
SB 135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 894 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural, open-space, or timber land if the land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Senate: Property Tax
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1962 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
HB 231 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 320 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
No action taken in committee
HB 643 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
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
Left pending in committee
HB 777 85-0 (2017)
Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al.Sponsor: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
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 Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 950 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Justin | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1299 85-0 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1471 85-0 (2017)
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
HB 1662 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of agricultural land, open-space land, and timber land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1880 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
HB 2314 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3137 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land begins to be used for oil and gas operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 3928 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schaefer, Matt
Relating to the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer between family members.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 175 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
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.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 330 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al.
Relating to the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Referred to Agriculture & Livestock
SB 594 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, BrandonSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the procedure for the approval of rules adopted by the comptroller relating to the appraisal of qualified open-space land and qualified timber land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/18
SB 629 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 700 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1006 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
SB 1209 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
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.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1379 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1514 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if the land begins to be used for oil and gas operations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 51 85-0 (2017)
Author: Estes, CraigSponsor: Darby, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the eligibility of open-space land for ad valorem taxation on the basis of its productive capacity does not end because an oil and gas lessee begins conducting oil and gas operations on the land if the land otherwise continues to be devoted to farm, ranch, or wildlife management purposes or timber production.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 92 85-1 (2017)
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
HB 223 85-1 (2017)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 249 85-1 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 251 85-1 (2017)
Author: Phillips, Larry
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: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
SB 49 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
Filed
SB 78 85-1 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the eligibility of land used as an ecological laboratory for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Filed
HB 133 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simpson, David | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
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
HB 376 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, RonSponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 591 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
HB 1464 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the procedure for determining that certain land is no longer eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1513 84-0 (2015)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the minimum size of a tract of land used to raise or keep bees in order for the tract to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1900 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1932 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burns, DeWayne
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
Left pending in committee
HB 2306 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Left pending in committee
HB 3659 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3673 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to land use requirements for certain toll projects.
House: Transportation
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 362 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 974 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the additional tax imposed if the use of land located in certain counties and appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land is changed.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1373 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a fire code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
SB 1581 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 561 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1208 83-0 (2013)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
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
HB 1998 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
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: Agriculture & Livestock
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2231 83-0 (2013)
Author: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open space land if a change in use of the land occurs.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2922 83-0 (2013)
Author: Orr, Rob
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
SB 269 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to an exemption for land owned by a school from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 40 83-1 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
Filed
HB 241 82-0 (2011)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to liability for interest if land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land is sold or diverted to a different use.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1384 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
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
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1635 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to exceptions to the prohibition of certain fees for a future transfer of residential real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 1733 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2049 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain land used to raise or keep bees for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to liability for the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land in the event of a change of use of the land if the land is transferred to a charitable organization for purposes of building housing for sale without profit to a low-income individual or family.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 107 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 409 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 449 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SJR 16 82-0 (2011)
Author: Estes, Craig | et. al.Sponsor: Ritter, Allan
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water-stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 1751 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2150 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Relating to the eligibility of land for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2165 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 2292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gattis, Dan
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3383 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the eligibility of land to be appraised as open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4130 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank
Relating municipal and county financing of the acquisition of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 72 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a renewable energy device, structure, facility, or system installed or constructed on residential property, land designated for agricultural use, or open-space land devoted to farm or ranch purposes for the generation of energy for use in connection with the property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 132 81-0 (2009)
Author: Corte, Jr., Frank | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the financing, including through tax increment financing, of the acquisition by municipalities and counties of buffer areas or open spaces adjacent to a military installation for certain purposes.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Senate: S/C on Base Realignment and Closure
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 678 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land if a change of use of the land occurs.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1316 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 604 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land used for wildlife management under a conservation easement.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 967 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land on which the Texas Animal Health Commission has established a temporary quarantine for ticks.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: International Relations & Trade
Effective immediately
HB 1697 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the protection of real property used as open space or for another similar purpose.
House: Culture, Recreation, & Tourism
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3567 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain open-space land devoted principally to ecological research.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 133 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain land used for wildlife management under a conservation easement.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
SB 779 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the appraisal of open-space land devoted principally to agricultural use.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2611 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land in a tick eradication quarantine area.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 760 79-0 (2005)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Straus, Joe
Relating to the classification of open-space land into categories for purposes of appraising the land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 847 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rangel, Irma | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of land to be appraised as open-space land for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1821 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to the immediate qualification of newly acquired land for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1980 78-0 (2003)
Author: Puente, Robert
Relating to excepting certain land from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2517 78-0 (2003)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of farm products and open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3516 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the immediate qualification of certain land used for wildlife management for ad valorem tax appraisal as qualified open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3607 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the calculation of net to land in the ad valorem tax appraisal of open-space land used for wildlife management.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/04
HJR 72 78-0 (2003)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the immediate qualification of newly acquired open-space land for ad valorem tax appraisal on the basis of its productive capacity.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 480 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madla, FrankSponsor: Mercer, Ken
Relating to excepting certain land from the additional tax imposed on the change of use of land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 277 77-0 (2001)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1832 77-0 (2001)
Author: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to establishing a voluntary greenbelt water use reduction program by the North Harris County Regional Water Authority.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
HB 3478 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to the valuation of open space land that was acquired from a governmental entity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1396 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom
Relating to the valuation of open space land that was acquired from a governmental entity.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 197 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to eliminating the imposition of additional taxes on certain agricultural, open space, and timber land that is sold or diverted to another use.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 198 70-0 (1987)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to the eligibility of open-space or timber land owned by a corporation for special property tax appraisal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 310 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to eliminating the imposition of additional ad valorem taxes on certain open space agricultural and timber land that is diverted to another use.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in subcommittee
HB 1228 70-0 (1987)
Author: Johnson, Cliff
Relating to the use of land that qualifies for agricultural or open-space appraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
HB 1440 70-0 (1987)
Author: Perry, RickSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the use of land that qualifies for agricultural or open-space appraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes and to notice of a property owner's right to a decision of an appraisal review board.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/88
HB 1694 70-0 (1987)
Author: Stiles, MarkSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the appraisal of agricultural land contiguous to other open-space agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1867 70-0 (1987)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Sims, Bill
Relating to the appraisal of open-space agricultural land or timberland for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/88
HB 951 69-0 (1985)
Author: Patterson, Pete
Relating to requiring owners of certain agricultural or timber land having foreign ownership to make annual reports relating to the land.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Record vote
HB 2045 69-0 (1985)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to the calculation of net to land for the purpose of appraisal of agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
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HB 1316 68-0 (1983)
Author: Shaw, Larry
Relating to the notification of certain landowners of agricultural use and open-space appraisal provisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 1624 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hall, Tip
Relating to the eligibility of a person to have his land appraised for property taxation under agricultural and open-space appraisal provisions.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 1951 68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem taxation of certain open-space land used for camping and hiking activites.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken
HJR 83 68-0 (1983)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for land used for park, recreational, and scenic uses to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes according to the use of the land.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
SB 39 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the amount of certain cigarette tax revenue allocated to and the use of the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 47 68-0 (1983)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the allocation of certain cigarette tax revenue to the local parks, recreation, and open space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Postponed
SB 1143 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brown, J.E.Sponsor: Schlueter, Stan
Relating to the inclusion of land previously appraised as agricultural or open-space land as part of a residence homestead for property tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1450 67-0 (1981)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to deferred taxes made payable because of changed use of open-space land or sale or diversion to nonagricultural use of agricultural land.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1871 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Anita
Relating to applications for exemptions under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1889 67-0 (1981)
Author: Geistweidt, Gerald
Relating to the appraisal on the basis of its' use of land voluntarily re-stricted to recreational, park, or open-space.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
HB 2219 67-0 (1981)
Author: Crawford, Bo
Relating to the appraisal of certain land, the use of which is limited to recreational, park, or open space purposes by deed restriction or voluntary restriction under certain circumstanes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
SB 1066 67-0 (1981)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the appraisal of certain land, the use of which is limited to recreational, park, or open space purposes by deed restriction or voluntary restriction under certain circumstances; providing for the validity, filing, and enforcement of voluntary restrictions on land; providing for the reassessment of certain taxes; providing a tax penalty.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 111 67-1 (1981)
Author: Luna III, Albert
Relating to the rendition of implements of husbandry for property taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 240 66-0 (1979)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to valuation of certain open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops or forest products or used by colleges or universities for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
HB 759 66-0 (1979)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops.
House: Ways & Means
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
HB 817 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, Jim
Relating to valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops or forest products.
House: Ways & Means
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
HB 855 66-0 (1979)
Author: Browder, Jim
Relating to the valuation of open-spaced land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
HB 1060 66-0 (1979)
Author: Davis, BobSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to implementation of The Tax Relief Amendment to the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1467 66-0 (1979)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to the determination of school district index values.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 6 66-0 (1979)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops or forest crops.
Senate: Economic Development
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SB 58 66-0 (1979)
Author: Price, Bob
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or the production of farm crops.
Senate: Economic Development
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HB 22 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, BillSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops of forest products or used by colleges or universities for certain purposes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Economic Development
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HB 1076 65-0 (1977)
Author: Lewis, GibsonSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the appraisal of certain land, the use of which is limited to recreational, park, or open space purposes by deed restriction or voluntary restriction under certain circumstances; providing for the validity, filling, and enforcement of voluntary restrictions on land; providing for the reassessment of certain taxes; providing a tax penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
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HJR 2 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Proposing an amendment to Section 1-d of Article VIII, Constitution of the State of Texas, relating to the appraisal of land for agricultural purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
HR 135 65-0 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Suspending the House rules to substitute text for Section 7 in HB 22.
SB 1 65-0 (1977)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the valuation for tax purposes and taxing of open-space land used to support the raising of lifestock or produce farm crops or forest crops; and declaring an emergency.
Senate: Economic Development
Reported from committee favorably substituted
SB 1194 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to the creation and use of the Texas Urban and Local Park, Recreation, and Open Space fund.
Senate: Natural Resources
Reported from committee favorably substituted
SJR 1 65-0 (1977)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Sullivant, Bill
To authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Economic Development
Failed of adoption
HJR 1 65-1 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution relating to the appraisal of land used for agricultural purposes.
Filed
HJR 2 65-1 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas relating to the appraisal of land used for agricultural purposes.
Filed
HJR 3 65-1 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
Filed
HJR 4 65-1 (1977)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas relating to the appraisal of land for agricultural purposes.
Filed
SJR 2 65-1 (1977)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution to authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of open-space land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
Senate: Finance
Posting rule suspended
SJR 3 65-1 (1977)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
HB 3 65-2 (1978)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support livestock or to produce farm crops or forest products or used by colleges or universities for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 4 65-2 (1978)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or produce farm crops or forest products.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 13 65-2 (1978)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or to produce farm crops or forest products or used by colleges or universities for certain purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 51 65-2 (1978)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Providing exemptions of certain property from ad valorem taxation for school district purposes; providing alternative procedures for the valuation of open-space land for school ad valorem tax purposes; providing for payments by the state to school districts to reimburse for the revenues lost as a result of granting such exemptions and alternative valuation procedures for open-space land; and, providing for administration of the exemptions and alternative valuation procedures and the reimbursement payments by the School Tax Assessment Practices Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways and Means
HJR 1 65-2 (1978)
Author: Von Dohlen, TimSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to ad valorem taxation of agricultural property, exemptions of certain property from taxation, and conditions for increases in total property tax revenues.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
HJR 4 65-2 (1978)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution relating to appraisal of agricultural and timberland for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 5 65-2 (1978)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas relating to the appraisal of land for agricultural purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 21 65-2 (1978)
Author: Jones, Luther
Proposing an amendment to the Texas Constitution relating to certain ad valorem tax exemptions and to appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of farm, ranch, and timber lands.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
HJR 40 65-2 (1978)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
SB 4 65-2 (1978)
Author: Creighton, TomSponsor: Hubenak, Joe A.
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock, or produce farm crops or forest crops.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Rules failed to suspend
SJR 6 65-2 (1978)
Author: Patman, W.N. "Bill"
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize separate appraisal formulas to promote preservation of open-space land devoted to farm, ranch, and forest purposes.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
HB 1535 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sullivant, BillSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Relating to the valuation of open-space land used to support the raising of livestock or produce farm crops or forest products; the determination of a capitalization rate; disqualification and penalty; stating an effective date.
House: Agriculture & Livestock Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days
HB 1989 64-0 (1975)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the appraisal of open space land devoted to farm and ranch purposes; requiring the Commissioner of Agriculture to publish classifications of land and information pertaining to the appraisal of certain land according to its productive capacity; requiring the Commissioner of Agriculture to make rules relating to the appraisal of certain land; providing an additional tax on certain land no longer qualifying as open space land devoted to farm and ranch purposes.
House: Agriculture & Livestock
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 5 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to the appraisal of land for agricultural purposes.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
HJR 82 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to providing separate formulas for the appraisal of certain open-space land.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
SJR 60 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Amending Constitution to require Legislature to provide separate formulas for appraisal of certain open-space land.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
HB 1372 63-0 (1973)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Providing methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open-space land.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
HJR 50 63-0 (1973)
Author: Rosson, Renal B.
Proposing an amendment of the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open-space lands that will promote the preservation of their existing uses.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
SB 604 63-0 (1973)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Providing methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open-space land.
Senate: State Affairs
Defeat by Senate reported
SJR 28 63-0 (1973)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas providing for methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open-space lands that will promote the preservation of their existing uses.
Senate: State Affairs
Defeat by Senate reported
HB 1333 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nugent, James E.
Relating to providing methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open space lands.
HJR 75 62-0 (1971)
Author: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to provide for methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open space lands.
SB 875 62-0 (1971)
Author: Connally, Wayne
Relating to providing methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open space lands.
SJR 50 62-0 (1971)
Author: Connally, WayneSponsor: Nugent, James E. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas, to provide for methods of assessment for ranch, farm, forest, and other open space lands that will promote the preservation of their existing uses.
HB 942 60-0 (1967)
Author: Hairgrove, James A. "Jim" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to include 'an open land area' within the definition of the term "slum area" and/or within the provisions for an "urban renewal project".
HB 1133 60-0 (1967)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to providing for the use of compensatory regulations for the purpose of preserving land for reservoirs, water supply, forest, and other open space uses.
SB 411 60-0 (1967)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to amending certain statute so as to include an open land area within the definition of the term slum area and/or within the provisions for an urban renewal project.
SB 441 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parkhouse, George M.
Relating to providing for the use of compensatory regulations for the purpose of preserving land for reservoirs, water supply, forest, and other open spaces uses.
