HB 96 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Referred to Border Security
BORDER PATROL AGENTS|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 159 88-0 (2023)
Author: Landgraf, BrooksSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure by which a taxing unit is required to provide public notice of certain ad valorem tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Left pending in committee
PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 739 88-0 (2023)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 774 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 787 88-0 (2023)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on the receipt of tax incentives by business entities that assist employees to obtain abortions.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Abortion|Business & Commerce--General|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 953 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 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 1513 88-0 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
HB 1608 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Electronic Information Systems|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1609 88-0 (2023)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1829 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to the publication of annual financial statements by a municipality.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2220 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2282 88-0 (2023)
Author: Gámez, Erin
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
BORDER|City Government--Finance|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|GULF OF MEXICO|LUCIO-KRISTOFFERSON ACT|MEXICO|Taxation--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2571 88-0 (2023)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Laid on the table subject to call
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3136 88-0 (2023)
Author: Campos, Liz | et. al.
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of certain federal forms for purposes of allocating low income housing tax credits; authorizing an administrative penalty.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3273 88-0 (2023)
Author: Thierry, ShawnSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/24
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3717 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Elections--Administration|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3947 88-0 (2023)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the improper taxation of properties in certain areas that do not receive full municipal services.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
City Government--Annexation|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4433 88-0 (2023)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Placed on intent calendar
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4473 88-0 (2023)
Author: Harris, Cody
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem tax rates by certain taxing units that participate in one or more reinvestment zones for tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 4531 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schatzline, Nate
Relating to the substitution of a county sales and use tax for all or a portion of property taxes imposed by certain counties; authorizing the imposition of a tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 4604 88-0 (2023)
Author: Jones, Jolanda
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest on delinquent ad valorem taxes on the property of an individual who dies.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Inheritance|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4955 88-0 (2023)
Author: Leo-Wilson, Terri | et. al.
Relating to imposing a tax on the generation of electricity by certain electric generators to provide revenue for property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Nuclear|Energy--Wind|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Electric
HB 5032 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
BORDER|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 29 88-0 (2023)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 52 88-0 (2023)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 60 88-0 (2023)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 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 157 88-0 (2023)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation or construction in or on the property of border security infrastructure.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
BORDER|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 193 88-0 (2023)
Author: Slaton, Bryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
BORDER|GIFTS & DONATIONS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 194 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bhojani, Salman
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a first-time home buyer and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Legislature|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 59 88-0 (2023)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/23
Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
SB 617 88-0 (2023)
Author: Blanco, César | et. al.Sponsor: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: State Affairs Senate: Border Security
Effective immediately
BORDER PATROL AGENTS|Law Enforcement|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 889 88-0 (2023)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, TEXAS|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|State Officers|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 940 88-0 (2023)
Author: LaMantia, Morgan
Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and counties and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
BORDER|City Government--Finance|CONVENTIONS & CONVENTION CENTERS|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|GULF OF MEXICO|LUCIO-KRISTOFFERSON ACT|MEXICO|Taxation--General|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1096 88-0 (2023)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1419 88-0 (2023)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to limitations on the use of public money under certain economic development agreements or programs adopted by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|LOANS|Open Meetings|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
SB 1439 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Hefner, Cole
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property held or used for the production of income by related business entities.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Vetoed by the Governor
Business & Commerce--General|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1486 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER|Electronic Information Systems|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1487 88-0 (2023)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the electronic delivery of certain communications required or permitted under the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1751 88-0 (2023)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the regulation and tax treatment of facilities in the ERCOT power region that demand a large load of interruptible power.
House: State Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to State Affairs
CURRENCY & CURRENCY EXCHANGE|ELECTRIC RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT)|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Electric
SB 1752 88-0 (2023)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the generation and transmission of electricity.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Electric
SB 1812 88-0 (2023)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the issuance by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs of certain federal forms for purposes of allocating low income housing tax credits; authorizing an administrative penalty.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1890 88-0 (2023)
Author: Springer, Drew
Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES|Interim Studies|Property Interests--Homestead|SENATE, TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State
HB 17 88-1 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.
Filed
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 34 88-1 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
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
HB 14 88-2 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.
Filed
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
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
HB 64 88-3 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
HB 187 88-3 (2023)
Author: Harrison, Brian
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.
Filed
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
HB 56 88-4 (2023)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.
Filed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Interim Studies|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Political Subdivisions|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
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
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 467 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
Housing--Finance|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1082 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the availability of personal information of an elected public officer.
House: State Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|State Officers|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1133 87-0 (2021)
Author: Clardy, TravisSponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to an election to revoke a county equalization tax imposed in certain counties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
County Government--General|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1335 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PERIODIC TAX PREFERENCE REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Landgraf, Brooks | et. al.
Relating to the procedure by which a taxing unit is required to provide public notice of certain ad valorem tax-related information.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|INFORMATION RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3267 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the use of money in the tax increment fund for a tax increment financing reinvestment zone created by certain home-rule municipalities.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3328 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 3694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of certain rapidly appreciating residence homesteads in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3770 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance and administration reform; imposing taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State
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
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HB 4046 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Housing--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4429 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, TracySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Local Government
Removed from local & uncontested calendar
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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
BOATS & BOATING|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 74 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 146 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Housing--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 244 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campos, Liz
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to the board of directors of certain tax reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Open Meetings|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 948 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the availability of personal information of individuals who are current or former employees of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION, TEXAS|Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Electronic Information Systems|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|State Employees|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 998 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to an election to revoke a county equalization tax imposed in certain counties.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
County Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
SB 1207 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the requirements for eligibility for a limitation on the appraised value of property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act and the imposition of a penalty for failure to meet certain eligibility requirements.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
AUDITS & AUDITORS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
SB 1412 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the adoption and repeal of an additional ad valorem road tax for the maintenance of county roads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Ways & Means
County Government--Roads|Elections--Initiative, Referendum & Recall|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1433 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to tax increment financing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1924 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to notice of water and wastewater requirements for the foreclosure sale of residential properties by certain political subdivisions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
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 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
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
HJR 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
Legislature|Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 18 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 564 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 1056 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1058 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the election of members of the boards of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Elections--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1125 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
City Government--Finance|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 1215 86-0 (2019)
Author: Collier, Nicole | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Property Interests--Homestead|PUBLIC NOTICE|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1875 86-0 (2019)
Author: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the times and dates of meetings of the boards of directors of certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Municipal Utility Districts|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 2111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Peter
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 Senate: Property Tax
Vetoed by the Governor
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2159 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 2494 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--Finance|INTERNET|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2617 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, SherylSponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the fiscal year of certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/19
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2799 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to economic development.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Open Meetings|Open Records|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
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
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT & TAX ABATEMENT ACT|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3225 86-0 (2019)
Author: Springer, DrewSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the penalty for failing to file or failing to timely file a Dealer's Motor Vehicle Inventory Tax Statement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on intent calendar
County Government--Finance|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3282 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
Abortion|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3298 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to a periodic review and expiration dates of state and local tax preferences.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|PERIODIC TAX REVIEW, SELECT COMMISSION ON |SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3380 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the inclusion of certain public safety facilities in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone and the making of improvements to public safety infrastructure in a zone.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3822 86-0 (2019)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on property for the year in which the property is acquired by a governmental entity.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 4328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Clardy, Travis
Relating to certain property tax lenders, property tax loans, and tax liens.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4399 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cain, Briscoe
Relating to the standard service retirement annuity for certain members of the elected class of the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF TEXAS (ERS)|Legislature|Retirement Systems--State Employees|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 106 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the periodic review of state and local tax preferences and the expiration of certain tax preferences if not reauthorized by law.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|MOTOR VEHICLE LEASING|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 496 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, CharlesSponsor: Murr, Andrew
Relating to factors the Texas Historical Commission considers in reviewing an application for a grant or loan through the historic courthouse preservation program.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19
City Government--Finance|COUNTY COURTHOUSES|County Government--Finance|Courts--General|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 596 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to protests before appraisal review boards.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 600 86-0 (2019)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to voter approval of a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate, including the date for holding the election to approve the tax rate; making conforming changes.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1158 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the extension of the expiration date of the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
Economic & Industrial Development--General|PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT & TAX ABATEMENT ACT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1278 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state; authorizing a fee.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--Finance|INTERNET|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to periodic zero-based budgeting for certain political subdivisions.
House: County Affairs Senate: Property Tax
Referred to County Affairs
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the application of the open meetings law to the board of directors of certain tax reinvestment zones.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Open Meetings|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1430 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to clarifying certain terminology, including terminology applicable to tax rate calculations, in relation to the ad valorem tax system.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Electronic Information Systems|PROPERTY REDEVELOPMENT & TAX ABATEMENT ACT|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
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
Courts--District|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 2059 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Abortion|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2083 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, JuanSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on property for the year in which the property is acquired by a governmental entity.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2246 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the correction of an ad valorem tax appraisal roll.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2337 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the treatment of captured appraised value and tax increment in the calculation of ad valorem tax rates for a taxing unit.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 386 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 1050 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State
HB 1346 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to the date for prepayment of taxes on a dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1548 85-0 (2017)
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 or moderate-income housing.
House: Ways & Means
Meeting cancelled
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 1878 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murr, Andrew
Relating to eligibility to be a candidate for, or elected or appointed to, a public elective office in this state.
House: General Investigating & Ethics
Referred to General Investigating & Ethics
Elections--Candidates|Ethics|State Officers|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2106 85-0 (2017)
Author: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Courts--Judges|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2480 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al.
Relating to provisions applicable to affordable housing located in a reinvestment zone in certain areas of the state.
House: Urban Affairs
Returned to Calendars Committee
Housing--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2714 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of leased motor vehicles that are not held primarily for the production of income by the lessee.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
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
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 2989 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, DennisSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to payment of an ad valorem tax refund in the event of a tax roll correction that decreases a property owner's tax liability.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3086 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 3103 85-0 (2017)
Author: Darby, DrewSponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the jurisdiction of this state to tax tangible personal property that is used continually in this state.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3850 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to state fiscal matters; authorizing a fee.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|CHILD ABUSE|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|DEAF, TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE|EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Human Services--Child Services|Human Services--Food Programs|Human Services--General|Human Services--Medical Assistance|MANAGED CARE|MEDICAID|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Retirement Systems--Teachers|State Finances--Management & Control|STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 4001 85-0 (2017)
Author: Tinderholt, Tony
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Electronic Information Systems|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4046 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the election of members of the boards of directors of certain tax increment reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 510 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
Courts--Judges|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 650 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to tax increment financing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 711 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van
Relating to the date for prepayment of taxes on a dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1465 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the authority of certain ex officio members of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to elect not to serve on the board.
House: General Investigating & Ethics Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/17
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Legislature|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1821 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
BONDS|City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1962 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for property used in master recordings and admissions to certain amusement services.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Amusements, Games, Sports|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|INTERNET|PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 5 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system; authorizing fees.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Government Reform, Select
Postponed
City Government--Finance|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Electronic Information Systems|INTERNET|PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD|PROPERTY TAX PAYER EMPOWERMENT ACT OF 2017|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 75 85-1 (2017)
Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 91 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to the abolition of ad valorem taxes and a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions as a result of the abolition of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 239 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of precious metal held in the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 38 85-1 (2017)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation precious metal held in the Texas Bullion Depository.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
COINS & PRECIOUS METALS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
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
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 117 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property.
Filed
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 394 84-0 (2015)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15
Aging|INTERNET|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1250 84-0 (2015)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Labor--Wages|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
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 1995 84-0 (2015)
Author: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2117 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 2709 84-0 (2015)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large data center project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2767 84-0 (2015)
Author: Keffer, JimSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--General
HB 2926 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15
Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3002 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
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: Administration
Effective on 9/1/15
County Government--Finance|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LIGHTING|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3827 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 109 84-0 (2015)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area.
House: Transportation
Committee report sent to Calendars
BONDS|County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 497 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Housing--General|Human Services--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 619 84-0 (2015)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
BONDS|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1103 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the eligibility of property used for large data center projects for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1220 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to tax increment financing.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1285 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1413 84-0 (2015)
Author: Estes, Craig
Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts.
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs
Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--General
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 1804 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Not again placed on intent calendar
Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1860 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1965 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
HB 187 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Recommendations filed with the Speaker
NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 546 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, MarkSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|RENEWABLE ENERGY|RENEWABLE ENERGY REINVESTMENT ZONE ACT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 709 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, JasonSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to ad valorem tax payments and refunds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1003 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzales, Larry
Relating to the prepayment of taxes on heavy equipment that is subject to a lease or rental.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Common Carriers|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
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
Agriculture|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2139 83-0 (2013)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the Near Northside Management District to undertake tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
NEAR NORTHSIDE MANAGEMENT DISTRICT|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2267 83-0 (2013)
Author: Larson, LyleSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Government Efficiency & Reform Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
Law Enforcement|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2408 83-0 (2013)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--Judges|Open Records|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2425 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the form, content, and provision of payoff statements for property tax loans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Business & Commerce--General|CONSUMER CREDIT COMMISSIONER, OFFICE OF|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Frullo, John | et. al.Sponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the transfer of money from the tax increment fund established for a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to the fund established for an adjacent zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2641 83-0 (2013)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Relating to the criteria for designation of an area as a reinvestment zone for purposes of tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2676 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, YvonneSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
Military & Veterans|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3235 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ritter, Allan
Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to designate an area as a reinvestment zone for purposes of tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--Development
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 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 3485 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien; providing an administrative penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to Business & Industry
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3742 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George | et. al.
To repeal certain state sales, use, excise, franchise, severance, production, occupations, gross receipts and inheritance taxes, to repeal or limit certain local sales, use, excise and ad valorem property taxes, to enact a statewide and local value added tax, and to reform school finance and administration; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
COUNTY VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Hotel, Motel Occupancy|Taxation--Inheritance|Taxation--Motor Fuels|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--State|TEXAS MUNICIPAL VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICT ENRICHMENT VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS STATE VALUE ADDED TAX ACT|TEXAS TAX REFORM ACT OF 2013
HJR 149 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Proposing a constitutional amendment clarifying the authority of emergency services districts to levy taxes and issue bonds or other obligations and removing the limitation on the ad valorem tax rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Elections--General|MONTGOMERY COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|SUTTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 444 83-0 (2013)
Author: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to public information regarding bonds and other obligations issued by the state and local governments.
Senate: Open Government
Left pending in committee
ATTORNEY GENERAL|BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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 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
Common Carriers|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 1508 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the rendition of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14
Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1647 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
SB 1896 83-0 (2013)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.Sponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the confidentiality of information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that identifies the home address of certain judges.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government
Effective immediately
Courts--Judges|Open Records|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 33 83-0 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing school districts to create school security districts and impose ad valorem taxes for crime prevention measures; authorizing a tax.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
Crime Prevention|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
SJR 64 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing immediate additional revenue for the state budget by creating the Texas Gaming Commission, and authorizing and regulating the operation of casino games and slot machines by a limited number of licensed operators and certain Indian tribes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee
Amusements, Games, Sports|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Student Financial Aid|GAMBLING|GAMING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|GREYHOUND RACING|HORSE RACING|NATIVE AMERICANS|RACING COMMISSION, TEXAS|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|State Finances--Budget|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 32 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and to voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate.
Filed
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
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
Agriculture|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 658 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the repeal of state sales tax and franchise tax refunds for certain ad valorem tax payers.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--School Districts|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 759 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the reporting by an owner of a facility used to store certain hydrocarbons to the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of information related to property stored in the facility.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Oil & Gas|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 784 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the application of the sunset review process to certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HB 1746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1794 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of motor vehicles leased for noncommercial use by persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2022 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to state fiscal matters; creating an offense.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--State|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, GarnetSponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a county's general revenue levy for indigent health care.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
County Government--Finance|County Government--General|Health--Indigent Health Care|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2409 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens and certain security interests.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2433 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education
Laid on the table subject to call
Education--Junior College Districts|Elections--School District|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the immunity of property tax arbitrators from liability for determinations made in the course of binding arbitrations.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2568 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the authority of a commuter rail district to impose a property tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 2853 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2943 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to property taxing entities' bond and debt reporting requirements to the Bond Review Board.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
BOND REVIEW BOARD|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2944 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Relating to a searchable database for the bonds and other debt obligations issued by local governmental entities.
House: County Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
BOND REVIEW BOARD|BONDS|Electronic Information Systems|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3138 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hardcastle, Rick
Relating to methods and procedures of ad valorem taxation of heavy equipment
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the periodic evaluation of certain exemptions from property taxes and state taxes and the application of the sunset review process to those exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SUNSET ADVISORY COMMISSION|Sunset--Recommended Reviews|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3254 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the creation of renewable energy reinvestment zones and the abatement of ad valorem taxes on property of a renewable energy company located in such a zone.
House: Energy Resources
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Energy--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|RENEWABLE ENERGY|RENEWABLE ENERGY REINVESTMENT ZONE ACT|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., SergioSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Open Government, Select
Effective immediately
Courts--Prosecuting Attorneys|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3367 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Relating to the repeal of the laws authorizing the imposition of ad valorem taxes, the rates and expansion of the applicability of state and local sales and use taxes, the distribution of sales and use tax revenue to entities formerly imposing ad valorem taxes, and the replacement of ad valorem tax revenue in relation to financing public schools.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District
HB 3606 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kuempel, John
Relating to the payment of development impact fees by certain political subdivisions or governmental entities.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3727 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain commercial aircraft that are temporarily located in this state for manufacturing or assembly purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/11
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Aviation
HJR 53 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting any political subdivision of this state from imposing ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 63 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, JosephSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance the development or redevelopment of an unproductive, underdeveloped, or blighted area and to pledge for repayment of the bonds or notes increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by the county on property in the area.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Filed with the Secretary of State
BONDS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 125 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit commuter rail districts to impose a property tax on property located in the district to pay debt issued or assumed by the district and to pay the maintenance and operating expenses of the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HJR 142 82-0 (2011)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish property taxes and limit the rates of state and local sales and use taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HR 2654 82-0 (2011)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Reported enrolled
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 627 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, WendySponsor: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the participation by certain taxing units in tax increment financing and the payment of tax increments into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1226 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hegar, GlennSponsor: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/11
Education--Junior College Districts|Elections--School District|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1334 82-0 (2011)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the dismissal of complaints against property tax professionals.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
LICENSING & REGULATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1368 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority of a co-owner of residential property to encumber the property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Probate--Durable Power of Attorney|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1482 82-0 (2011)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the priority of ad valorem tax liens and certain security interests.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1574 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs that promote the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--General|County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Human Services--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1647 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the payment of ad valorem taxes on mineral interests held by an entity other than the owner.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1674 82-0 (2011)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain tax increment financing reinvestment zones.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1720 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to state fiscal matters; creating an offense.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--School Districts|Elections--Registration & Suffrage|Electronic Information Systems|Purchasing--State|SECRETARY OF STATE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1834 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the payment of excess proceeds from ad valorem tax foreclosure sales to the comptroller for deposit to the credit of the fair defense account.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Criminal Procedure--Defense Counsel|FORECLOSURES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SR 1247 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, H.B. No. 3275.
Postponed
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 88 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 134 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
PROPERTY APPRAISAL, OFFICE OF|PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC COUNSEL, OFFICE OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 413 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 649 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a prohibition on the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
INTERNET|Open Records|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 752 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
City Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 907 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to liability for and payment of the fees of an attorney ad litem in a suit to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
ATTORNEY'S FEES|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1004 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1006 81-0 (2009)
Author: Truitt, Vicki
Relating to the exclusion of certain amounts from the total revenue of property owners' associations for purposes of the franchise tax.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1134 81-0 (2009)
Author: England, KirkSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of the Dallas County Flood Control District No. 1 to enter into a tax abatement agreement and to designate a reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
Business & Commerce--General|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT NO. 1|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the extension of the term of a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1203 81-0 (2009)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1237 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, Robert
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1271 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 1575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 1770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Miklos, RobertSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1814 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the ballot language for junior college district annexation elections.
House: Higher Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Education--Junior College Districts|Elections--School District|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2071 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain inventories for ad valorem tax purposes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/09
BOATS & BOATING|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 2753 81-0 (2009)
Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Relating to the voluntary assessment of property owners by a county to finance certain solar energy improvements.
House: County Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
County Government--General|Energy--Conservation|Energy--Solar|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2830 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2908 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the regulation of property tax lenders and the confidentiality of certain information obtained or compiled by the consumer credit commissioner on examination of property tax lenders and certain other license holders or registrants.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Administration
Senate appoints conferees-reported
FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3185 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Relating to increasing the tax rates imposed on cigars to fund additional property tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
Hospitals|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Tobacco Products
HB 3222 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hancock, KellySponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of two or more municipalities to designate a joint tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Committee report printed and distributed
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3596 81-0 (2009)
Author: Parker, Tan
Relating to a prohibition on the public disclosure of information in appraisal records that identifies a property owner.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
INTERNET|Open Records|Protection of Personal Information|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4613 81-0 (2009)
Author: Oliveira, Rene | et. al.
Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 63 81-0 (2009)
Author: Jackson, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Kuempel, Edmund | et. al.
Relating to the term of a reinvestment zone and to the assessment and payment of tax increments under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Point of order sustained
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to increased transparency regarding appraisals for ad valorem tax purposes and increased tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 898 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the purposes and designation of a municipal transportation reinvestment zone.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Placed on General State Calendar
REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
SB 903 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the designation of a person to act as the agent of a property owner in a property tax matter.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 951 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of historic property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Historic Preservation & Museums|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1105 81-0 (2009)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to extend the termination date for a reinvestment zone created under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1620 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to examinations by the consumer credit commissioner with regard to the regulation of property tax lenders and certain other lenders and debt management counselors.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/09
FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1633 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, RobertSponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain restrictions on the composition of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/09
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1778 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the eligibility of property used in connection with a data center for economic benefits authorized by the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
SB 1947 81-0 (2009)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.
Relating to the authority of two or more municipalities to designate a joint tax increment financing reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2149 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the reporting of certain inventories for ad valorem tax purposes; providing penalties.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
BOATS & BOATING|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 2174 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to enter into an agreement with a school district to dedicate revenue from a tax increment fund to the district for the acquisition, construction, or reconstruction of an educational facility.
Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
City Government--Finance|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2338 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Economic Development
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 10 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions and providing for the transfer of general revenue into the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/07
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 470 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation, operation, management, and programs of homestead preservation districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
Housing--General|Property Interests--Homestead|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1294 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1353 80-0 (2007)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the contents and effect of a deed conveying property sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1655 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
INTERNET|Open Records|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2246 80-0 (2007)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Relating to transferring to the property tax relief fund one-half of any unencumbered balance of general revenue at the end of a state fiscal biennium.
House: Appropriations
Subcommittee members named
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2352 80-0 (2007)
Author: Thompson, SenfroniaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2680 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren
Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in subcommittee
Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2873 80-0 (2007)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to certain real property subject to seizure by a municipality or county and escheat to the state.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3058 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of certain real property on which action is taken to conserve groundwater.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
Environment--General|Environment--Water|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WATER--CONSERVATION
HB 3285 80-0 (2007)
Author: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to the liability for property taxes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3880 80-0 (2007)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
Housing--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to making appropriations to the Texas Education Agency for the purpose of school district property tax rate reductions.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|State Finances--Appropriations|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 146 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing sales and use taxes and property taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
SB 941 80-0 (2007)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the use of revenue from a tax increment fund to acquire, construct, or reconstruct educational facilities.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1002 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a requirement that an ad valorem tax abatement agreement provide for the recapture of lost ad valorem tax revenue if the property owner fails to provide a health benefit plan to the owner's employees and their dependents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in subcommittee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1105 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the Texas Economic Development Act, including the eligibility of property for economic benefits authorized by that Act.
House: Economic Development Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar
Corporations & Associations|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1331 80-0 (2007)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
Housing--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1450 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to a registered property tax consultant.
Senate: Jurisprudence
No action taken in committee
Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1502 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Bolton, Valinda | et. al.
Relating to the adoption, increase, or abolition of a sales and use tax by an emergency services district.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1753 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of the low income housing tax credit program.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1822 80-0 (2007)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to prohibiting the posting of certain tax appraisal record information on the Internet.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
INTERNET|Open Records|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1934 80-0 (2007)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to low-income or moderate-income housing.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
Housing--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 9 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a district created to provide local funding to support public institutions of higher education to impose an ad valorem tax if approved by the voters of the district.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 59 79-0 (2005)
Author: Branch, Dan
Relating to the legislature's obligation to provide state funding for the public education system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Legislature|State Finances--Budget|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 203 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goodman, TobySponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to consideration of taxes in the division of property in the dissolution of a marriage.
House: Juvenile Justice & Family Issues Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/05
DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1188 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Senate appoints conferees-reported
City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to public education, public school finance, a state property tax, and related matters.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State|TEXAS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
HB 2653 79-0 (2005)
Author: Krusee, MikeSponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the use of tax increment financing to pay certain costs associated with certain transportation or transit projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3046 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the administration of ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3202 79-0 (2005)
Author: Veasey, Marc
Relating to the powers and duties of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone and of the taxing units that impose ad valorem taxes on property in the zone.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3298 79-0 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to providing tax relief and protection for ad valorem tax payers.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HJR 47 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a state property tax for public education, prohibiting school district property taxes for maintenance purposes, and authorizing an equalized school district property tax for educational enrichment.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State
HJR 50 79-0 (2005)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a state property tax for public education and a school district property tax for educational enrichment.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State
SB 243 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to requiring disclosure of certain information about the conveyance of real property, including the purchase price of the property, for use in appraising property for taxation; providing penalties.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 771 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Hartnett, Will
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Economic Development Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 818 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a requirement that an ad valorem tax abatement agreement provide for the recapture of lost ad valorem tax revenue if the property owner fails to provide a health benefit plan to the owner's employees and their dependents.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in subcommittee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 833 79-0 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the required use of tax increment financing to provide affordable housing in certain reinvestment zones.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Housing--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
SB 1198 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Puente, Robert
Relating to the determination of the portion of the tax increment produced by a municipality that the municipality is required to pay into the tax increment fund for a reinvestment zone.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars
City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1413 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Smith, Wayne
Relating to county brownfield cleanup and economic redevelopment programs.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/05
County Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
SB 1856 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, BobSponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to tax increment financing.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 56 79-1 (2005)
Author: Miller, Sid
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property that is part of a rail facility owned by certain rural rail transportation districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
HB 2 79-3 (2006)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy
Relating to the allocation of certain revenue from franchise taxes, motor vehicle sales and use taxes, and taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products to school district property tax relief and public education.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Cigarette|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 76 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of providing school district ad valorem tax rate relief.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 95 79-3 (2006)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 37 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to disclosure and use of sales price information for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 5 78-0 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
House: Public Education Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Returned from the House for further action
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|TEXAS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE PROGRAM|TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
HB 589 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 654 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
BORDER|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 892 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of certain persons to bring suit to require an appraisal district or an appraisal review board to comply with the property tax laws.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
Courts--Civil Procedure|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 905 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into and the terms of ad valorem tax abatement agreements.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1003 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the authority of property tax consultants to perform certain services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1004 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to recognition of continuing education courses for property tax consultants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
CONTINUING EDUCATION|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1006 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to exemptions from registration requirements for certain persons who perform property tax consulting services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
No action taken in committee
Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1125 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Staples, Todd
Relating to the period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1278 78-0 (2003)
Author: Zedler, Bill | et. al.Sponsor: Janek, Kyle
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a religious organization that is leased for use as a school or that is owned with the intent of expanding or constructing a religious facility.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
Religion|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1568 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Sunset Bills|TAX PROFESSIONAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1779 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to requiring disclosure of the sales price of real property to an appraisal district and the comptroller of public accounts; providing penalties.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Business & Commerce--General|Crimes--Miscellaneous|Economic & Industrial Development--General|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2675 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the sale of ad valorem tax liens.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2844 78-0 (2003)
Author: Casteel, CarterSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the exemption from the requirement that a person register as a property tax consultant to perform certain property tax consulting services.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Agriculture|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3075 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, GeorgeSponsor: Bivins, Teel
Relating to local agreements to allow certain development corporations and taxing units to invest in and receive tax revenues from certain regional economic development projects.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
City Government--Finance|DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3540 78-0 (2003)
Author: Chavez, NormaSponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to a refund of an overpayment or erroneous payment of ad valorem taxes by a tax collector who performs consolidated tax collection functions.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 43 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify that an ad valorem tax that is levied, assessed, or collected by a school district in this state is not a state ad valorem tax.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HJR 51 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Staples, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a two-year period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 2 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Committee report printed and distributed
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|TEXAS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE PROGRAM|TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
SB 276 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., EddieSponsor: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Board of Tax Professional Examiners.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Government Organization
Effective on 9/1/03
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Sunset Bills|TAX PROFESSIONAL EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 353 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapleigh, EliotSponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to tax increment financing under the Tax Increment Financing Act in certain cities that border Mexico.
House: Border and International Affairs Senate: International Relations and Trade
Effective immediately
BORDER|Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 419 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a county development district to impose an ad valorem tax and provide infrastructure for a residential subdivision.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Co-author authorized
COUNTY DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
Crimes--Miscellaneous|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 754 78-0 (2003)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of higher education enhancement districts; authorizing a sales and use tax or a property tax.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 832 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to the period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 1 78-0 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide financial support for public education by creating the Texas education fund, imposing a state property tax, increasing the state general sales and use tax rate, expanding the general sales and use tax base to include certain services, increasing the state motor vehicle sales and use tax rate, abolishing the school district property tax for maintenance and operations purposes, dedicating the proceeds of any state lottery to public education, authorizing a school district property tax for the purpose of educational enrichment, and repealing the restriction on the legislature's authority to limit annual increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Committee of the Whole Senate
Referred to Ways & Means
BONDS|Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State|TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
SJR 37 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, Todd
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a two-year period for the redemption of a mineral interest sold for unpaid ad valorem taxes at a tax sale.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 19 78-4 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the sale of tax receivables by local governments.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
COMPETITIVE BIDDING|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 1 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for funding public education, providing for school district property tax rate limitation and reduction, authorizing a school district ad valorem tax for educational program enrichment, creating the Texas education fund, dedicating certain sales and use tax revenue to funding public education, authorizing the legislature to establish a five percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and other owner-occupied residential real property, and authorizing the state to operate video lottery games at racetracks and on Indian lands.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 2 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the education excellence fund, authorizing a state ad valorem tax for public education, authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes, and authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State|VIDEO LOTTERY
HJR 7 78-4 (2003)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Proposing a constitutional amendment creating the education excellence fund, authorizing a state ad valorem tax for public education, authorizing state video lottery games that may be operated by licensed racetrack operators or recognized Indian tribes, and authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE|Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State|VIDEO LOTTERY
SB 1 78-4 (2003)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school finance, a state ad valorem tax, state general sales and use taxes, state taxes on the sale or use of a motor vehicle, and property tax relief for residential tenants.
Senate: Education
Meeting cancelled
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|FOUNDATION SCHOOL PROGRAM|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|TEXAS EDUCATION EXCELLENCE PROGRAM|TEXAS EDUCATION FUND
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
Agriculture|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 490 77-0 (2001)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Brown, J. E.
Relating to the administration and collection of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 612 77-0 (2001)
Author: Maxey, GlenSponsor: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the preparation and submission of certain reports by municipalities and the comptroller of public accounts under the Tax Increment Financing Act.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1780 77-0 (2001)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the selection of the board of directors of an appraisal district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Elections--General|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2833 77-0 (2001)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the sales tax to services provided in connection with certain foreclosure sales.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FORECLOSURES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 3001 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to effective dates for tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3005 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to deadlines and terms of local tax abatement agreements.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3006 77-0 (2001)
Author: Uresti, CarlosSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to composition of the board of directors of a tax increment reinvestment zone.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3158 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to granting a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utility service.
House: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--General|WATER & SEWER SERVICE|Water--General
HB 3259 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the abolition of school district property taxes, an increase in the rate of the state sales and use tax and the application of the state sales and use tax to any transaction in this state, including a sale for resale, involving real property, and the distribution of the proceeds from the sales and use tax to replace school district property tax revenue.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales|Taxation--School District|Taxation--State
SB 880 77-0 (2001)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to procedural and technical corrections of the Texas Property Tax Code, with respect to multiple appraisals of a property, notices of delinquency, penalties and interest on deferred taxes, additional penalty on delinquent taxes against property that escaped taxation in previous years, definitions of personal property subject to seizure, notices of sale of seized personal property and real property, excess proceeds of tax sales, costs and expenses incurred in delinquent tax suits, post judgment taxes, vacating void tax judgments and tax sales, costs of tax sale, remedies of purchaser at void tax sale, redemptions, and reenactment of duplicate or overlapping provisions in the Tax Code.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1480 77-0 (2001)
Author: Madla, Frank
Relating to the administration of reinvestment zones for tax increment finance and ad valorem tax abatement and to ad valorem tax abatement agreements for property in a reinvestment zone.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
No action taken in committee
Economic & Industrial Development--General|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1710 77-0 (2001)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to requirements regarding and terms of local tax abatement agreements.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/01
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 51 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cuellar, Henry | et. al.Sponsor: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to permit certain persons to perform services or to provide persons to perform services for the taxing unit in lieu of paying ad valorem taxes owed to the unit.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Aging|Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 239 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the enforcement of certain municipal annexation provisions.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land and Resource Management
City Government--Annexation|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 922 76-0 (1999)
Author: Noriega, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; authorizing the issuance of bonds and the imposition of taxes.
House: County Affairs
Companion considered in lieu of in committee
BONDS|GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT|HOUSTON, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1143 76-0 (1999)
Author: Garcia, Domingo
Relating to restricting the authority of a taxing unit to impose ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1290 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hodge, Terri
Relating to procedures governing certain ad valorem tax refunds.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1364 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to cancelling or prohibiting the issuance of certain original or renewal alcoholic beverage permits or licenses for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1563 76-0 (1999)
Author: Bosse, FredSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to prohibiting the recording of a plat or replat of a subdivision of real property if ad valorem taxes are delinquent.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1642 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the treatment of property in certain reinvestment zones for purposes of school finance.
House: Public Education Senate: Economic Development
No action taken in committee
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1665 76-0 (1999)
Author: Craddick, Tom
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
Posting rule suspended
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1761 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2001 76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a municipality.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2334 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solis, Juan
Relating to vacating a judgment in a delinquent tax suit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2766 76-0 (1999)
Author: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2936 76-0 (1999)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to ad valorem taxes, including the administration of certain exemptions from taxation and the procedures relating to foreclosure of tax liens and the sale of property to satisfy delinquent tax claims.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3033 76-0 (1999)
Author: Oliveira, ReneSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of an inventory consisting of motor vehicles held for sale.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 3051 76-0 (1999)
Author: King, Tracy
Relating to the content and exchange of documents used in ad valorem taxation disputes.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3245 76-0 (1999)
Author: Allen, Ray
Relating to incentives for the modification of certain facilities to reduce the emission of air contaminants.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Environment--Air|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Staples, Todd
Relating to amending a petition for judicial review of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
OPEN-SPACE LAND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 8 76-0 (1999)
Author: Green, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the ad valorem taxation of property owned by a municipality in certain circumstances.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Political Subdivisions|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 170 76-0 (1999)
Author: Armbrister, KennethSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to cancelling or prohibiting the issuance of certain original or renewal alcoholic beverage permits or licenses for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 276 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Noriega, Rick
Relating to the creation of the Greater East End Management District; providing authority to impose a tax and issue bonds.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
BONDS|GREATER EAST END MANAGEMENT DISTRICT|HOUSTON, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 446 76-0 (1999)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Hodge, Terri
Relating to procedures governing certain ad valorem tax refunds.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 824 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., MarioSponsor: Moreno, Joe
Relating to the powers of municipalities that have created certain reinvestment zones.
House: Public Education Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
City Government--Finance|City Government--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 953 76-0 (1999)
Author: Luna, GregorySponsor: Solis, Juan
Relating to vacating a judgment in a delinquent tax suit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/99
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1090 76-0 (1999)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the treatment of certain contracts for purposes of determining the rollback tax rate of a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1209 76-0 (1999)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Williams, Thomas
Relating to communication in an electronic format between a property owner and a chief appraiser of an appraisal district for the purpose of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
Electronic Information Systems|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1359 76-0 (1999)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the rendition and appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/99
Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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
OPEN-SPACE LAND|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1732 76-0 (1999)
Author: Brown, J. E.
Relating to incentives for the modification of certain facilities to reduce the emission of air contaminants.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources
Environment--Air|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 143 75-0 (1997)
Author: Wilson, Ron
Relating to the allocation of certain county ad valorem taxes to municipalities in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 384 75-0 (1997)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the disclosure in a contract for the transfer of vacant land of certain information, including information concerning the imposition of additional taxes on the land.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/98
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1118 75-0 (1997)
Author: Serna, Gilbert
Relating to the manner in which land acquired by certain municipalities pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien in favor of those municipalities may be sold.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1610 75-0 (1997)
Author: Turner, BobSponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a requirement of filing of a release of a judgment lien for ad valorem taxes on payment of the amount of the judgment.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1922 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hawley, Judy
Relating to cancelling or prohibiting the issuance of certain original or renewal alcoholic beverage permits or licenses for nonpayment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Alcoholic Beverage Regulation|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2000 75-0 (1997)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to property tax abatements.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Economic & Industrial Development|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2056 75-0 (1997)
Author: Hill, Fred
Relating to the recovery of environmental inspection, removal, and remediation costs by a taxing unit that purchases real property at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Urban Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2100 75-0 (1997)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to a franchise tax and property tax credit for certain corporations.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Corporations & Associations|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2760 75-0 (1997)
Author: Walker, Gary
Relating to inclusion of the entire property estate when a taxing unit changes boundaries.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3083 75-0 (1997)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the Tax Increment Financing Act and to the creation of a public improvement district.
House: Economic Development
Placed on General State Calendar
Economic & Industrial Development|TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3394 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to funding public elementary and secondary schools and to the imposition, administration, enforcement, and collection of, and allocation of the revenue from, various state and local taxes.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HB 3395 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Relating to funding public elementary and secondary schools and to the imposition, administration, enforcement, and collection of, and allocation of the revenue from, various state and local taxes.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HJR 116 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide funding for public elementary and secondary schools, property tax relief, tax equity, and revenue enhancement.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HJR 117 75-0 (1997)
Author: Sadler, Paul
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide funding for public elementary and secondary schools, property tax relief, tax equity, and revenue enhancement.
House: Revenue & Public Education Funding, Select
Referred to Revenue & Public Ed. Funding
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 141 75-0 (1997)
Author: Cain, DavidSponsor: Oakley, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the power of a county to seize and sell abandoned real property for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/97
County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 736 75-0 (1997)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of an inventory of computer software.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
COMPUTERS|Science & Technology|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 974 75-0 (1997)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Hill, Fred
Relating to the recovery of environmental inspection, removal, and remediation costs by a taxing unit that purchases real property at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
Environment--Hazardous, Toxic & Nuclear Waste|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1033 75-0 (1997)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Hawley, Judy
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property and to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/97
Political Subdivisions|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 339 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to professionals who are exempt from registering as property tax consultants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Left pending in committee
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 946 74-0 (1995)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to the disclosure at the sale of real property of information concerning the imposition of ad valorem taxes on the property.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1065 74-0 (1995)
Author: Brimer, Kim | et. al.Sponsor: Sibley, David
Relating to the practice of property tax consulting.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/95
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1532 74-0 (1995)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of implements of husbandry held by a dealer.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2938 74-0 (1995)
Author: Heflin, Talmadge
Relating to refunds of property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2940 74-0 (1995)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the appraisal and ad valorem taxation of certain types of personal property; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/96
BOATS|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3155 74-0 (1995)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to tax credits for real property contributed to institutions of higher education.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Education--Higher--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 203 73-0 (1993)
Author: Craddick, TomSponsor: Montford, John
Relating to repealing the tax imposed on the intangible value of the transportation operation of certain businesses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/94
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
HB 301 73-0 (1993)
Author: Smith, DaltonSponsor: Henderson, Don
Relating to judicial review of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/93
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 365 73-0 (1993)
Author: Clemons, BillySponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the authority of the comptroller to freeze and levy on certain safety deposit boxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/93
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 661 73-0 (1993)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the registration of property tax consultants.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1167 73-0 (1993)
Author: Cain, David | et. al.Sponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to persons exempt from the registration requirement to practice as a property tax consultant.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Senate: State Affairs
Tagged in committee
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1237 73-0 (1993)
Author: Counts, David
Relating to professionals who are exempt from registering as property tax consultants.
House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Referred to Licensing & Admin. Procedures
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1469 73-0 (1993)
Author: De La Garza, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to the treatment for tax purposes of property held and used for public purposes pursuant to an interlocal contract between political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Withdrawn from intent calendar
Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1864 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the redemption period allowed on property sold for taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1890 73-0 (1993)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the value of certain types of property for purposes of property taxation and to the prepayment of property taxes by certain taxpayers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2165 73-0 (1993)
Author: Harris, JackSponsor: Brown, J.E.
Relating to the liability of a taxing unit for certain costs.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2504 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hilbert, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain commercial aircraft.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Tagged in subcommittee
Aeronautics|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2655 73-0 (1993)
Author: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the ad valorem tax rate of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 262 73-0 (1993)
Author: Henderson, Don
Relating to the registration of property tax consultants.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 668 73-0 (1993)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Greenberg, Sherri
Relating to the ad valorem tax rate of certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective in 90 days -- 8/30/93
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 878 73-0 (1993)
Author: Montford, JohnSponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the value of certain types of property for purposes of property taxation and to the prepayment of property taxes by certain taxpayers; creating offenses and providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/94
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1021 73-0 (1993)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the ad valorem tax situs of certain commercial aircraft.
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c unfavorably
Aeronautics|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 943 72-0 (1991)
Author: Blackwood, Bill
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to adopt an additional sales and use tax to reduce property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from s/c favorably with substitute
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 1098 72-0 (1991)
Author: Willy, John
Relating to the taxation and movement of manufactured homes; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Housing|MANUFACTURED HOUSING|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1481 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who represent or advise others in property tax matters; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Laid on the table subject to call
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS ADVISORY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1690 72-0 (1991)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the right of redemption of real property sold at a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2197 72-0 (1991)
Author: Danburg, DebraSponsor: Green, Gene
Relating to tax masters in property tax suits.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/91
MASTERS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2256 72-0 (1991)
Author: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the effect of a state mandate on local ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2285 72-0 (1991)
Author: Von Dohlen, Tim
Relating to the effect of a state mandate on local ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred directly to subcommittee by chair
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2690 72-0 (1991)
Author: Hunter, Bob
Relating to tax liens on the personal property of a business.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in subcommittee
Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 471 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Relating to the redemption period allowed on property sold for taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 773 72-0 (1991)
Author: Henderson, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Stiles, Mark
Relating to the regulation of certain persons who represent or advise others in property tax matters; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/91
Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS|PROPERTY TAX CONSULTANTS ADVISORY COUNCIL|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1039 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the rendition of property for tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1044 72-0 (1991)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to the confidentiality of certain information provided to a taxing unit in connection with an application for ad valorem tax abatement.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1392 72-0 (1991)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the term of certain enterprise project tax abatement agreements.
Senate: Finance
Withdrawn from intent calendar
ENTERPRISE ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 10 72-0 (1991)
Author: Green, Gene | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to grant ad valorem tax relief to preserve wetland and waterfront property.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Environment--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WETLANDS
SJR 22 72-0 (1991)
Author: Ellis, RodneySponsor: Hartnett, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the period for redemption of property sold for taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
1st Printing sent to Calendars
Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 984 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to situs for property tax purposes of certain recreational vehicles and house trailers temporarily in the state.
House: Ways & Means
Pending in subcommittee
RECREATIONAL & ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2297 70-0 (1987)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., CurtisSponsor: Uribe, Hector
Relating to amending the annual reporting date in the Tax Increment Financing Act to 90 days after the fiscal year end.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/31/87
City Government--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 61 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, CynthiaSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the notice that a city, town, or county must give to the public and affected taxing units in order to create a reinvestment zone for property tax abatement or to enter into a property tax abatement agreement.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/87
City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PUBLIC NOTICE|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 230 70-0 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Relating to property taxation of business inventory, including residential realty.
Senate: Finance
Reported favorably with substitute
Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 307 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the eligibility of a person to serve on the State Property Tax Board.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE PROPERTY TAX BOARD|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1352 70-0 (1987)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Craddick, Tom
Relating to the persons authorized to represent a property owner in a property tax matter.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/88
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1516 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the listing on tax rolls of certain buildings on premises of public transportation facilities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HCR 97 69-0 (1985)
Author: Saunders, RobertSponsor: Sharp, John
Urging the LCRA to seek ways to put certain mining equipment on the tax rolls of Fayette County.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Laid on the table subject to call
LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 77 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williamson, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide by law for the taxation of minerals or mineral interests in certain lands by counties and other taxing units in lieu of property taxes on those interests.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
Mines & Mineral Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 15 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, ChetSponsor: Johnson, Sam
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the apportionment of the value of railroad rolling stock among counties for purposes of property taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
HB 53 69-2 (1986)
Author: Gilley, Smith
Relating to the imposition, rate, collection, administration, and enforcement of, and the allocation of the revenue from, a tax on the transfer of interests in real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 53 69-3 (1986)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the rate of the tax on sale, rental, and use of motor vehicles.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 54 69-3 (1986)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the taxation of the production of certain minerals under the Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1018 68-0 (1983)
Author: Russell, SamSponsor: Howard, Ed
Relating to the authority of rural fire prevention districts to issue bonds, notes, and bond anticipation notes.
House: County Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fire Fighters & Police--General|RURAL|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1177 68-0 (1983)
Author: Parker, Jim
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain mineral interests, the collection of delinquent taxes on these mineral interests, and the treatment of excess funds of a tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Subcommittee laid on table subject to call
Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1203 68-0 (1983)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to revision of the Tax Code to conform to recent constitutional amendments concerning property taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1428 68-0 (1983)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the listing of a leasehold or other possessory interest in exempt property on a tax roll.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Aeronautics|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1996 68-0 (1983)
Author: Horn, Jim
Relating to requiring a property tax bill to indicate the effect of income generated by a utility owned by the taxing unit on the tax imposed.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--Electric
SB 707 68-0 (1983)
Author: Sharp, John
Relating to the taxation of real property owned by a political subdivision if the property lies outside the boundaries of the political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 821 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the clarification of taxable situs rules regarding the allocation to this state of the total market value of movable tangible personal property in general and vessels and other watercraft in particular that are used in interstate, international, and foreign commerce and the determination of the taxing unit in which vessels and other watercraft are taxable.
Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably with substitute
Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 5 68-2 (1984)
Author: Vowell, Jack
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to a state property tax for the support of public schools.
House: Ways & Means
See remarks
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 602 67-0 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to property taxation, pref. no. 111.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1465 67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to revising various provisions of law governing the property tax and its adminstration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Rules suspended
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1978 67-0 (1981)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to property tax relief for owners of residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2004 67-0 (1981)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"Sponsor: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the authority of certain conservation and reclamation districts or authorities to levy property taxes to retire bonds issued for fire-fighting purposes.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BONDS|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HCR 185 67-0 (1981)
Author: Florence, BuckSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Relating to the acquisition of land in Presidio and Brewster counties known as the Big Bend Ranch.
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|PRESIDIO COUNTY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 9 67-0 (1981)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Constitutional amendment to authorize property tax exemption to promote flood control.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to subcommittee
FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 510 67-0 (1981)
Author: Brown, J.E.
Relating to service of citation on nonresidents for property tax purposes.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Committee on Jurisprudence
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 765 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to revising various provisions of law governing the property tax and its administration.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SCR 130 67-0 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Authorizing return of House Bill No. 1465 to the senate for further consideration.
House: House Administration
Record vote
Resolutions--Recall|Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 39 67-0 (1981)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 21 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to administration of property taxation for transportation business intangibles and railroad rolling stock that is appraised centrally for the entire state.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Railroads
HB 27 67-1 (1981)
Author: Davis, Bob
Relating to the definition of "residence homestead" for purposes of property taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Posting rule suspended
Property Interests--Homestead|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 30 67-1 (1981)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Jones, Grant
Relating to revising various provisions of law governing the property tax and its administration.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 50 67-1 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to revising various provisions of law governing the property tax and its administration.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 55 67-1 (1981)
Author: Turner, Jim
Relating to the definition of "taxing unit" for purposes of the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 123 67-1 (1981)
Author: Nabers, Lynn
Relating to postponing the effective date of the Property Tax Code.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 1 67-1 (1981)
Author: Schlueter, StanSponsor: Jones, Grant
Amending the constitution to repeal the state property tax for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 3 67-1 (1981)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state ad valorem tax, to forgive previous state ad valorem taxes, to restructure the permanent university fund, and to establish the higher education endowment fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Posting rule suspended
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 6 67-1 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to revising various provisions of law governing the property tax and its administration.
Senate: Finance
Member vote recorded in Journal
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 5 67-1 (1981)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Amending the constitution to repeal the existing state ad valorem tax and to provide for building programs at state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 6 67-1 (1981)
Author: Jones, Grant
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state ad valorem tax and to provide for building programs at state institutions of higher education.
Senate: Finance
Considered by subcommittee in public hearing
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 1 67-2 (1982)
Author: Clayton, BillSponsor: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Amending the constitution to repeal the state property tax.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 3 67-2 (1982)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Amending the constitution to repeal the existing 10-cent state property tax and substitute a property tax of 3 cents per $100 of appraised value to establish the higher education endowment fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 4 67-2 (1982)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Amending the constitution to repeal the existing 10-cent state property tax and to substitute a property tax of 3 cents per $100 of appraised value to establish the higher education endowment fund benefitting all institutions and agencies of higher education that do not benefit from the permanent university fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 6 67-2 (1982)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the 10-cent state property tax to 3 cents per $100 of appraised value and to allow the universities benefitting from the tax to expend distributions for repair, renovation, new construction, and acquisition of capital equipment and library materials.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 8 67-2 (1982)
Author: Gavin, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state property tax and to authorize the sale of general obligation bonds to fund capital improvements at institutions of higher education that do not benefit from the permanent university fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
BONDS|Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 1 67-2 (1982)
Author: Snelson, W.E. "Pete"
Amending the constitution to repeal the state property tax.
Senate: Education
No action taken
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 2 67-2 (1982)
Author: Santiesteban, H.
Amending the constitution to repeal the state property tax.
Senate: Education
See remarks
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 3 67-2 (1982)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Proposing an amendment to the constitution authorizing the rescission of the state property tax, forgiving certain previous and future taxes, and establishing a procedure to provide dedicated revenue sources and distribution of revenues for permanent improvements at certain institutions of higher learning.
Senate: Education
See remarks
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 5 67-2 (1982)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the 10-cent state property tax to 3 cents, to forgive previous property taxes, to establish the higher education endowment fund, and to restructure the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
See remarks
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 7 67-2 (1982)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state property tax and restructure the permanent university fund.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably with amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1053 66-0 (1979)
Author: Untermeyer, Chase
Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to impose or increase certain taxes and the consequent duty to reduce or eliminate property taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Subcommittee on Revenue Administration
Elections--General|LOCAL PROPERTY TAX REDUCTION & SUBSTITUTION ACT|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1270 66-0 (1979)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to ad valorem taxation of property.
House: Ways & Means
Reported from subcommittee favorably with amendments
PROPERTY TAX CODE|Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1440 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to the availability of certain property tax laws to Tax Units.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for future calendar placement
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1481 66-0 (1979)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to abolition of the Board of Tax Assessor Examiners.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TAX ASSESSOR EXAMINERS, BOARD OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1644 66-0 (1979)
Author: Cain, David
Relating to state payments to relieve the burden of ad valorem taxes on residences of the elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Subcommittee on Revenue Administration
Aging|Property Interests--Real Property|State Finances--Management & Control|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1988 66-0 (1979)
Author: Laney, James
Relating to the validation of local property tax levies.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Placed on daily General State Calendar
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HCR 60 66-0 (1979)
Author: Delco, WilhelminaSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
The ad valorem tax fund to finance construction among seventeen senior colleges and universities is currently being challenged as unconstitutional in the administration of the collection of the tax.
Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
ATTORNEY GENERAL|Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 1 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state ad valorem tax for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Message from the Governor recorded in Journal
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 13 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schlueter, Stan
To repeal and prohibit all State ad valorem taxes on any property within this State.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 31 66-0 (1979)
Author: Close, G.R. "Bob"
Amending the constitution to repeal the state ad valorem tax for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 41 66-0 (1979)
Author: Rains, Don
To repeal and prohibit all state ad valorem taxes on any property within this state.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Coauthor authorized
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 47 66-0 (1979)
Author: Caraway, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a fund to finance permanent improvements at certain state institutions of higher education and repealing the state property tax for higher education.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 103 66-0 (1979)
Author: Henderson, Don
Proposing a constitutional amendment to eliminate the requirement that tangible personal property be taxed in proportion to its value.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 180 66-0 (1979)
Author: Braecklein, Bill
Relating to taxation of public airport facilities that are leased to private air carriers.
House: Ways & Means Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Committee on Ways & Means
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Aviation
SB 976 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to evidence of payment of property taxes on mobile homes; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Subcommittee on Revenue Administration
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Housing--Manufactured Housing|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1155 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Wallace III, Ralph
Relating to allocation of governmental services and a corresponding apportionment of ad valorem taxes between certain districts vested with powers.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
City Government--Annexation|Intergovernmental Relations|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1211 66-0 (1979)
Author: Traeger, JohnSponsor: Hall, W. N. "Billy"
Relating to the undertaking and financing of certain municipal public works or improvements in areas in need of rehabilitation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 7 66-0 (1979)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"Sponsor: Brown, Albert "Al"
Proposing a constitutional amendment to rpeal and prohibit all state ad valorem taxes on any property within this state.
House: Constitutional Amendments Senate: Education
House conferees appointed
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 15 66-0 (1979)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Amending the constitution to repeal the state ad valorem tax for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Passed to engrossment
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 26 66-0 (1979)
Author: Parker, Carl
To repeal and prohibit all state ad valorem taxes on any property within this state.
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 47 66-0 (1979)
Author: Jones, Gene
Proposing a constitutional amendment to repeal the state ad valorem tax for permanent improvements at institutions of higher education.
Senate: Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 60 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mengden, Walter
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 519 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bock II, Bennie
Relating to the creation of the Ad Valorem Tax Relief Fund; providing for the dedication of certain sales tax revenues for the maintenance and operations of local school districts; providing for local ad valorem property tax reductions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to subcommittee
AD VALOREM TAX RELIEF ACT OF 1977|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 846 65-0 (1977)
Author: Peveto, WayneSponsor: Jones, Grant
Adopting a property tax code and conforming provisions, amendments, and repeals.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Motion lost
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 869 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"Sponsor: Longoria, Raul
Validating certain unenforceable tax levels and junior college district boundary changes; providing for valid annual levies hereafter; providing for cases of tax levels made but not properly recorded and to declare that assessment and collection of taxes for any year constitute notice of a tax levy made, theses provisions to be cumulative of and in addition to existing rights and remedies now available; defining tax unit or unit; specifying inapplicability of this Act; providing for severability.
House: Natural Resources Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days
Education--Junior College Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Validating Acts
HB 912 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Luther
Validating certain unenforceable tax levies; providing for valid annual levies hereafter; providing for cases of tax levies made but not properly recorded and to declare that assessment and collection of taxes for any year constitute notice of a tax levy made, these provisions to be cumulative of an in addition to existing rights and remedies now available; defining Tax Unit or Unit; specifying inappliability of this Act; providing severability.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Relations
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Validating Acts
HB 1326 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, Matt
Relating to the financing of certain public works or improvements in areas in need of rehabillitation.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ACT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1503 65-0 (1977)
Author: Bush, Bob
Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax financing; authorizing the use of tax increment financing for the redevelopment of blighted commercial areas; declaring the objectives of certain activities undertaken in conjunction with the redevelopment of commercial areas to be public purposes; providing procedures for the implementation of redevelopment programs; authorizing municipalities to issue tax increment bonds to finance redevelopment programs; providing severalbility.
House: Ways & Means
Considered by committee in public hearing
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|TAX INCREMENT ACT OF 1977, TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2028 65-0 (1977)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"Sponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax increment financing.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective in 90 days
City Government--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 79 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hubenak, Joe A.
Proposing an amendment of the Texas constitution to abolish state ad valorem taxes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 88 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Proposing amendments of the Texas Constitution to to broaden the use of the Permanent University Fund and ad valorem tax funds for certain purposes.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 97 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clark, Bill
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize Texas Eastern University to participate in the ad valorem tax fund for the acquisition, construction, and equipment of permanent improvements.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Assigned to Constitutional Amendments Calendar
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS EASTERN UNIVERSITY
HJR 103 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize additional institutions of higher education to participate in certain benefits from the permanent university fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HJR 104 65-0 (1977)
Author: Gaston, Frank
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution to authorize additional postsecondary education institutions to participate in certain benefits from the 10-cent ad valorem tax fund.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Education--Higher--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 105 65-0 (1977)
Author: Henderson, Don
Proposing an amendment of the Texas Constitution providing that the state shall pay ten percent (10%) of the residence homestead ad valorem tax.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Property Interests--Homestead|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 178 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to reports by utility companies to the Public Utility Commission of Texas or the Texas Railroad Commission reflecting local property tax renditions of utility property.
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Committee on Natural Resources
PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Utilities--General
SB 454 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Adopting a property tax code and conforming provisions, amendments, and repeals.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to subcommittee
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 635 65-0 (1977)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Bush, Bob
Relating to the powers and duties of municipalities with respect to tax increment financing; authorizing the use for tax increment financing for the redevelopment of blighted commercial areas; declaring the objective of certain activities undertaken in conjunction with the redevelopment of commercial areas to be public purposes; providing procedures for the implementation of redevelopment programs; authorizing municipalities to issue tax increment bonds to finance redevelopment programs; providing severability.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Signed by Governor
City Government--General|Economic & Industrial Development--General|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 20 65-0 (1977)
Author: Jones, Gene
To eliminate the state ad valorem tax.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 27 65-0 (1977)
Author: Clower, Ron
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the granting of tax credits against property taxes to promote the efficient use of energy in commercial and residential structures and to require the state to reimburse local taxing jurisdiction for revenue losses resulting from credits.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Committee on Finance
Energy--Conservation|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 38 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
To authorize additional colleges and universities of The University of Texas System and The Texas A&M University System to participate in certain benefits of the permanent university fund, and additional postsecondary educational institutions to participate in certain benefits of the 10-cent ad valorem tax fund for higher education in accordance with equitable formulas provided by law; to expand the purposes for which they constitutional funds may be used; and to limit the expenditure of general revenue funds for certain purposes covered by the constitutional funds.
Senate: Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
Education--Higher--Finance|PERMANENT UNIVERSITY FUND|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SR 349 65-0 (1977)
Author: Moore, W.T. "Bill"
Creating a special Senate interim committee to study refinery tax or other forms of taxation to replace ad valorem taxes.
Senate: State Affairs
Interim Studies|Resolutions--Administration|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2 65-1 (1977)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Adopting a property tax code and conforming provisions, amendments, and repeals.
Coauthor authorized
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 12 65-1 (1977)
Author: Jones, Grant
Adopting a property tax code and conforming provisions, amendments, and repeals.
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 13 65-1 (1977)
Author: Creighton, Tom
Relating to reduction of and exemptions from various state taxes and making changes in the administration, collection, and enforcement of certain state taxes; relating to inheritance taxes; and providing an effective date.
Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 37 65-2 (1978)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to property taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Votes recorded
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 57 65-2 (1978)
Author: Presnal, BillSponsor: Traeger, John
Relating to creation and allocation of a special fund for reimbursement of school districts for loss of revenue resulting from certain constitutional provisions.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Signed by the Governor
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 3 65-2 (1978)
Author: McLeod, E. Douglas
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to voter approval of local government debt.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Considered by committee in public hearing
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|DEBT|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 34 65-2 (1978)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Proposing a Constitutional Amendment to authorize the Legislature to classify all property for taxation, to define such classes and the components thereof, to impose differing rates between classes, and providing that taxes within each class shall be equal and uniform.
House: Constitutional Amendments
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Amendments
Legislature|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 9 65-2 (1978)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to property taxation.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Defeat by Senate reported
Statutory Revision|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SCR 11 65-2 (1978)
Author: Longoria, Raul
Directing the Legislative Commission on Public School Finance to study and compile information prior to the 66th Regular Session regarding reductions in public school district ad valorem tax bases and ad valorem tax revenues as a result of the adoption of the proposed constitutional amendment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE, LEGISLATIVE COMMISSION ON|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 638 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Luther
Relating to the Comptroller of Public Accounts conducting a market value data collection project for each Texas county.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Considered by subcommittee in formal meeting
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1848 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to the creation, powers, duties, and funding of a property tax division in the office of the comptroller of public accounts; authorizing certain suits in the district courts; providing for payments by certain taxing units.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1850 64-0 (1975)
Author: Denton, Lane
Relating to the imposition, collection, and disposition of a real property transfer tax; providing penalties for certain violations.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2161 64-0 (1975)
Author: Wyatt, Jr., Joe
Relating to eliminating certain obsolete, unconstitutional, or otherwise unneccessary statutes from the property tax laws.
House: Revenue & Taxation
Referred to Committee on Revenue and Taxation
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 15 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to requiring equal and uniform taxation of all real and tangible personal property in proportion to market value.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 33 64-0 (1975)
Author: Munson, Ben
Relating to revising the finance provisions of the constitution.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Constitutional Revision|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HJR 40 64-0 (1975)
Author: Sullivant, Bill
Relating to revising the finance provisions of the constitution.
House: Constitutional Revision
Referred to Committee on Constitutional Revision
Constitutional Revision|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 941 64-0 (1975)
Author: Clower, Ron
Relating to requiring certain information relating to the payment of property taxes on mobile homes to be presented to holders of certificates and permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas before the moving or transporting of a mobile home; providing for records; providing for revocation of certificates of convenience and necessity and certain permits.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
Common Carriers|Housing--Manufactured Housing|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 18 64-0 (1975)
Author: Gammage, R.A. "Bob"
Amending Constitution to revise finance provisions.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
Constitutional Revision|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SJR 61 64-0 (1975)
Author: Jones, Grant
Amending Constitution relating to taxation of intangible property.
Senate: Texas Constitution
Referred to Committee on Texas Constitution
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 361 63-0 (1973)
Author: Semos, Chris V.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to exemption from the property tax and from the franchise tax for certain nonprofit corporations providing homes for the handicapped or elderly persons.
House: Revenue & Taxation Senate: State Affairs
Filed without Governor's signature
Aging|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--Disabled Persons|Housing--General|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1433 63-0 (1973)
Author: Jones, Luther
Regarding the assessment and collection of ad valorem taxes; amending conflicting laws.
House: Intergovernmental Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1649 63-0 (1973)
Author: Green, Forrest
Relating to requiring certain information relating to the payment of property taxes on mobile homes to be presented to holders of certificates and permits issued by the Railroad Commission of Texas before the moving or transporting of a mobile home; providing for records; providing for revocation of certificates of convenience and necessity and certain permits; amending Chapter 341, Acts of the 41st Legislature, Regular Session, 1929, as amended (Article 911b, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Section 21a; and declaring an emergency.
House: Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Housing--Manufactured Housing|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HR 39 63-0 (1973)
Author: Allen, Joe
Creating a special committee to examine the operations of the Legislative Property Tax Committee.
House: Rules
Adopted
Interim Studies|LEGISLATIVE PROPERTY TAX COMMITTEE|Resolutions--Administration|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 414 62-0 (1971)
Author: Bates, James S.Sponsor: Slack, Richard C.
Relating to creating a Legislative Property Tax Committee; providing a penalty for disobedience of Committee process and orders.
Legislature|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 464 61-0 (1969)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Property Tax Study Commission.
PROPERTY TAX STUDY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HCR 71 61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Directing the creation of a special interim committee to study rural ad valorem taxation and school consolidation.
Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|RURAL|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HCR 142 61-0 (1969)
Author: Burgess, Steve A.
Directing the creation of an interim committee to study the taxation of farm, ranch, and timber lands on a productivity basis.
Agriculture|Interim Studies|Legislature|Resolutions--Legislative Policy|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 336 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben | et. al.
Relating to creating the Texas Property Tax Study Commission; making an appropriation, stating the powers and duties of the Commission; providing for severability.
PROPERTY TAX STUDY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 917 60-0 (1967)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and directing the Parks and Wildlife Department to expend funds to counties and school districts in lieu of taxes for wildlife management areas.
County Government--General|Education--School Districts|Parks & Wildlife--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 919 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to creating the Texas Property Tax Study Commission.
PROPERTY TAX STUDY COMMISSION, TEXAS|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 924 60-0 (1967)
Author: Kilpatrick, Rufus U.
Relating to providing that counties, cities, and the state may levy and collect ad valorem taxes on trading stamps.
Business & Commerce--General|Taxation--City|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1040 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to prescribing a method of ascertaining assessable value for tax purposes of property of any trust forming part of a pension plan, disability or death benefit plan, profit-sharing or stock bonus plan of an employer for the exclusive benefit of employees or their beneficiaries by providing for deduction of liabilities to employees and their beneficiaries; fixing the taxable situs of property owned by any such trust.
Retirement Systems--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TRUSTS
HB 1124 60-0 (1967)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Relating to amending certain acts so as to confer discretionary authority upon all counties within the State of Texas to allow discounts for early payment of county and State taxes.
Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1331 60-0 (1967)
Author: Atwell, Ben
Relating to providing for the filing and recording in the office of the county clerk of certificates of redemption and other documents issued by the United States or by any department or bureau thereof evidencing the redemption of property from judicial sales and from non-judicial sales under foreclosure.
County Government--Employees/Officers|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 6 60-0 (1967)
Author: Finney, Dave
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to increase the tax exemption on furniture to $2,500 and to prohibit a transfer tax on livestock and negotiable securities.
Property Interests--Personal Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 15 60-0 (1967)
Author: Vickery, Glenn Wheeler
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide that a portion of the State's share of ad valorem taxes collected in a county, under certain conditions, may be released for use by that county.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 36 60-0 (1967)
Author: Archer, Jr., William Reynolds "Bill" | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas exempting from state and county ad valorem taxation passenger automobiles other than those owned by designated persons.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--General
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.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HJR 52 60-0 (1967)
Author: Parker, Carl
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize the Legislature to provide that a portion of the State's share of ad valorem taxes collected in a county, under certain conditions, may be released for use by that county for hospital and health services.
Hospitals|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
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.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Property-State Administration
SB 470 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Relating to validating Ad Valorem Tax Bonds heretofore issued, sold, and delivered by any city for public recreation tower structure purposes.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Validating Acts
SJR 23 60-0 (1967)
Author: Bernal, Joseph J.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize the Legislature to provide that a portion of the State's share of ad valorem taxes collected in a county, under certain conditions, may be released for use by that county.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 32 60-0 (1967)
Author: Connally, Wayne W.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for a gradual abolition of certain property taxes.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 755 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cowden, George M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to delete a certain provision requiring the property of a married woman to be rendered for taxation by her husband if he is of sound mind or by herself if he is not of sound mind.
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 897 59-0 (1965)
Author: Peeler, Travis A.
Relating to amending certain statutes conferring discretionary authority upon all counties within the State of Texas to allow discounts for early payment of county and State taxes.
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 25 59-0 (1965)
Author: Eckhardt, Robert Christian "Bob"
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas authorizing the Legislature to provide that a portion of the State's share of ad valorem taxes collected in a county, under certain conditions, may be released for use by that county for hospital and health services, and providing for the issuance of the necessary proclamation by the Governor.
County Government--Finance|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 60 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cavness, Don | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to abolish all State ad valorem taxes on property in accordance with a specified schedule of gradual withdrawal by the State of Texas from the ad valorem tax field; to provide for the creation of a trust fund (known as The Reserve Fund) for the benefit of widows of Confederate veterans and eligible former Texas Rangers and their widows and mortuary claims by transferring the sum of two million dollars from the General Revenue Fund to The Reserve Fund, vesting administration of such fund in The Employees Retirement System of Texas.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 77 59-0 (1965)
Author: Kothmann, Glenn
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to abolish the annual state ad valorem taxes of two cents, five cents and thirty-five cents on the $100 valuation now levied; to donate delinquent taxes, penalties and interest to the counties in which they were levied.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 29 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to abolish all State ad valorem taxes on property in accordance with the schedule herein stated; to provide for the creation of a trust fund (known as The Reserve Fund) for the benefit of widows of Confederate veterans and eligible former Texas Rangers and their widows and mortuary claims; donating certain delinquent State ad valorem taxes to the counties in which they are levied and assessed.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 43 59-0 (1965)
Author: Reagan, Bruce A.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of Texas to provide that a portion of the State's share of ad valorem taxes collected in a county, under certain conditions, may be released for use by that county for hospital and health services.
County Government--Finance|Health--General|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 215 58-0 (1963)
Author: Wilson, Charles N. "Charlie" | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation and the administration of the ad valorem tax.
PROPERTY TAX ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1963|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 525 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to imposing an excise tax upon the recordation of instruments in writing conveying real property or an interest in real property and providing for administration and enforcement of said tax.
Property Interests--Real Property|RECORDATION ACT, TEXAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 607 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Frank Bobbitt
Relating to amending Article 4.01 of the Insurance Code of Texas, as amended, relating to that provision requiring that furniture, fixtures and automobiles are to be rendered as personal property in the city and county where located.
FURNITURE & FIXTURES|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 46 56-0 (1959)
Author: Carriker, Max D.
Relating to the method of evaluation of severed mineral interests in land for tax purposes, relating to the collection of the resultant tax; including provision for treatment of failure to render such property or pay such tax as a property abandonment; providing for recovery by the owner of the surface right by paying the delinquent tax; providing for escheat to the State upon failure of any party to pay such delinquent taxes.
Mines & Mineral Resources|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 354 56-0 (1959)
Author: Seeligson, Frates Slick
Relating to creating the Texas Commission on State and Local Tax Policy.
STATE & LOCAL TAX POLICY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HJR 35 56-0 (1959)
Author: McKay, Jr., James A. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment abolishing the annual State ad valorem tax of Two Cents ($0.02) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation now levied for payment of Confederate and Texas Ranger pensions and for maintenance of the State Building Fund, and to substitute a tax of One Cent ($0.01) on the One Hundred Dollars ($100) valuation, to be levied in such years as necessary, to pay Confederate and Texas Ranger pensions until the death of the last surviving recipient.
Military & Veterans|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 26 56-2 (1959)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to authorizing certain home rule cities to pledge an ad valorem tax to the payment of airport operation and maintenance expense as a supplement to the revenues and income derived from the operation of their airport or airports.
AIRPORTS|Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Transportation--Aviation
HB 686 54-0 (1955)
Author: de la Garza, II, Eligio "Kika" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Articles provide that a drainage district may levy a maintenance tax only upon a vote of the qualified property taxpaying voters as required by the Constitution.
Elections--General|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 707 54-0 (1955)
Author: Johnson, J. Pearce | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to gross receipts tax on telephone services and providing that no city or political subdivision of this State shall impose an occupation tax or charge of any sort, upon any person, or corporation required to pay an occupation tax under this Article.
Taxation--City|Taxation--Occupation Tax|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 853 54-0 (1955)
Author: Jackson, James Horace
Relating to amending certain Statutes so as to include contract carrier motor carriers as subject to the intangible tax.
Common Carriers|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 12 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest | et. al.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to abolish all ad valorem taxes on motor vehicles and substitute in lieu thereof one annual license fee.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HJR 41 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bergman, Douglas Ernest
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to abolish all ad valorem taxes on passenger cars and house trailers and substitute thereof one annual license fee.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 325 52-0 (1951)
Author: Pearson, Lee Roy
Relating to amending certain statutes relating to the powers and duties of Commissioners Courts in determining the value of property for tax purposes in such Counties, and in making contracts with persons, firms or corporations to compile taxation data.
County Government--General|Purchasing--Local|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 555 51-0 (1949)
Author: Perry, J. Franklin
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the town of Freeport, Texas, to which State General Fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 560 51-0 (1949)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Rockport, Texas, to which State General Fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 561 51-0 (1949)
Author: Lee, Otis | et. al.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Port Arthur, Texas, to which State General Ad Valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
City Government--Finance|PORT ARTHUR, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 584 51-0 (1949)
Author: Murray, Menton J.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency Cameron County, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Texas have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
CAMERON COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 600 51-0 (1949)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the state and its agency the City of Sinton, Texas, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 627 51-0 (1949)
Author: Perry, J. Franklin
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Palacios, Texas, to which State general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted.
City Government--General|PALACIOS, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 650 51-0 (1949)
Author: Benton, J. A. "Captain"
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Nevada Independent School District, to which State general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 657 51-0 (1949)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald | et. al.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Harris County Flood Control District, to which State general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 660 51-0 (1949)
Author: Perry, J. Franklin
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Matagorda County Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1, to which State general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
MATAGORDA COUNTY|MATAGORDA COUNTY CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT NO. 1|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 661 51-0 (1949)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. | et. al.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Texas have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 666 51-0 (1949)
Author: Parkhouse, George M. | et. al.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Dallas County Flood Control District, to which State General Fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
DALLAS COUNTY|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 669 51-0 (1949)
Author: Shell, J. Harvey
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the city of Aransas Pass, Texas, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
ARANSAS PASS, CITY OF|City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 672 51-0 (1949)
Author: Holt, I. B.
Relating to donate and grant State ad valorem general fund taxes to Armstrong, Bailey, Briscoe, Borden, Castro, Cochran, Crosby, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Dickens, Floyd, Garza, Hale, Hockley, Lamb, Lubbock, Lynn, Oldham, Parmer, Randall, Scurry, Swisher and Terry Counties for a period of two years, 1949 and 1950, for the control and eradication of Bindweed, Johnson Grass and other types of noxious weeds.
Agriculture|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 692 51-0 (1949)
Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Upper Colorado River Authority, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
HB 693 51-0 (1949)
Author: Fly, William S. "Bill"
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 716 51-0 (1949)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to granting aid to the property in and the inhabitants of Brown County, Texas, made necessary by reason of the calamitous overflows and floods of Adams Branch, which cause great destruction of property and loss of life; remitting, releasing, granting and donating to the property in and the inhabitants of said County all State Al Valorem taxes for general purposes levied or to be levied on property in said County, including rolling stock of railroads for the next two (2) years, beginning with the next fiscal year, September 1st, 1949, and ending August 31st, 1951.
BROWN COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 758 51-0 (1949)
Author: Young, Cloyd D.
Relating to granting aid to Cass County, Texas, made necessary by reason of the calamitous overflows and floods of Sulphur River and the many branches and creeks which empty into Caddo Lake and said River, which cause great destruction of property and loss of life; remitting, releasing, granting and donating to the property in and the inhabitants of said County all State Ad Valorem taxes for general purposes levied on property in said County, including rolling stock of railroads for the next two (2) years, beginning with the next fiscal year, September 1st, 1949, and ending August 31st, 1951.
CASS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 801 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency Hidalgo County, to which State General Fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 823 51-0 (1949)
Author: Pattison, James B.
Relating to prescribing the duties of the State Automatic Tax Board with reference to levying the State ad valorem tax for general revenue purpose with Section 1-A Article VIII of the Constitution, as adopted November 2, 1948, becomes effective; declaring such funds to be trust funds and prescribing a penalty for misapplication; defining legislative purpose in enacting said Act.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HB 839 51-0 (1949)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill"
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Central Colorado River Authority, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated and granted; enacting other matters related to the subject.
CENTRAL COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 940 51-0 (1949)
Author: Willis, Doyle | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods on the Trinity River and its tributaries in Tarrant County, Texas, to be a public calamity; providing a severance clause; suspending all laws in conflict.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|TARRANT COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 946 51-0 (1949)
Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake
Relating to declaring the tornado and winds occurring in Amarillo, Texas and in Potter County and Randall County constituted a great public calamity.
AMARILLO ISD|AMARILLO, CITY OF|Disabilities, Persons with|POTTER COUNTY|RANDALL COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 954 51-0 (1949)
Author: Willis, Phillip LaFrance
Relating to granting aid to the property in and inhabitants of Kaufman County, Texas, made necessary by reason of the calamitous overflows and floods of the Trinity River which has caused great destruction to levees and property.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|KAUFMAN COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 987 51-0 (1949)
Author: Williams, Eugene C.
Relating to amending a previous Act, changing the period of time in which the tax remission for flood control improvements for San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District will begin.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 155 51-0 (1949)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties, Texas, to be public calamity; making existing state laws applicable to all contracts, receipts and disbursements and accounting for said public funds; suspending all laws in conflict.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 292 51-0 (1949)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to donating and granting to the Dallas County Flood Control District all of the State ad valorem taxes that may be collected for general revenue purposes upon property located within said District and from persons therein, for a period of twenty years, commencing September 1, 1949, not to exceed, however, the sum of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) per annum; providing that, if any part of of this Act shall be held unconstitutional, such decision will not affect the remaining part of the Act.
DALLAS COUNTY|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 345 51-0 (1949)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the town of Freeport, Texas, to which state general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 358 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Aransas Pass, Texas, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|PORT ARANSAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 361 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency Cameron County, to which State General Ad Valorem taxes have been adopted or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
CAMERON COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 363 51-0 (1949)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency, Hidalgo County, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 366 51-0 (1949)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Nevada Independent School District, to which State General Fund Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
COLLIN COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 373 51-0 (1949)
Author: Colson, Esther Neveille
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the San Jacinto River Conservation and Reclamation District, to which State General Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN JACINTO RIVER|SAN JACINTO RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 400 51-0 (1949)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B.
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the Colorado River Authority, to which State General Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 409 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its agency the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, to which State General Ad Valorem Taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 411 51-0 (1949)
Author: Bracewell, Jr., Joseph Searcy
Relating to preserving the faith and credit of the State and its Agency the Harris County Flood Control District, to which state general fund ad valorem taxes have been donated or granted; enacting other matters relating to the subject.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 14 50-0 (1947)
Author: Ridgeway, Jack F. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District of one-half (1/2) of the State ad valorem taxes collected in said Counties; providing that such donated taxes shall be used for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes; repealing all laws in conflict.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 16 50-0 (1947)
Author: Fertsch, Marvin D.
Relating to declaring the floods of Lavaca County, Texas to be a public calamity; authorizing for a period of ten years, commencing with September 1st following the adoption of this Act, a donation and grant to Lavaca County Flood Control District of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Lavaca County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes.
LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 27 50-0 (1947)
Author: Crawford, Carlton | et. al.
Relating to relieving the adverse effect on the State and embarrassment to its Public Agencies to which certain State taxes have been allocated by law, because of the failure to levy a State ad valorem tax for the General Revenue Fund in 1946; enacting other matters relating to the subject; containing a severability clause.
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 103 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kilgore, Joe Madison
Relating to amending relative to the remission of certain taxes on all property in Hidalgo County, by changing the period in said Act from the years 1935 to 1948, both inclusive, to the years 1935 to 1954, both inclusive; providing that if any part of this Act be held unconstitutional it shall not affect any other part of this Act.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 354 50-0 (1947)
Author: Wiseman, Albert Patrick | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for the collection of a tax on the intangible assets of each person, firm, partnership, co-partnership, corporation or association of persons engaged in air commerce in the State of Texas.
Common Carriers|Property Interests--Personal Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 421 50-0 (1947)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to declaring the floods of DeWitt County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to DeWitt County Flood Control District of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in DeWitt County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes; providing that if any provision of this Act shall be held invalid, the other provisions shall not be affected.
DEWITT COUNTY|DEWITT COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 482 50-0 (1947)
Author: Abington, William Henry
Relating to making a donation of all of the net amount of State ad valorem taxes collected on property situated in the Birdville Independent School District, situated in Tarrant County, Texas, to enable the said school district to construct and equip a school building; prescribing a penalty for diversion of such State donated funds; enacting other provisions relating to the subject.
BIRDVILLE ISD|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 599 50-0 (1947)
Author: Jameson, William S.
Relating to declaring a public calamity to exist in El Paso and Hudspeth Counties, Texas, and granting and donating to said Counties for a period of ten (10) years, beginning with the taxable year 1947, State ad valorem taxes collected for general revenue purposes in said Counties; providing that if any portion of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Act.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|EL PASO COUNTY|HUDSPETH COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 634 50-0 (1947)
Author: Sadler, Harley Herman
Relating to raising revenue, levying certain taxes, allocating certain revenues, providing for enforcement and collection of taxes levied; relative to levying certain taxes on bottled soft drinks, syrups, timber, lime, radio broadcasting, etc; providing a saving clause.
Taxation--Energy Resources|Taxation--Occupation Tax|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--Sales
HB 668 50-0 (1947)
Author: Mahan, Sheffy | et. al.
Relating to providing for the remission of State ad valorem taxes to counties for 2 years, for certain purposes; providing that if any section, subsection, paragraph, clause, sentence, or work of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Act; and this Legislature hereby declares that it would have passed such remaining portions despite such invalidity.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 706 50-0 (1947)
Author: Edwards, Jr., Britton T. | et. al.
Relating to aiding in the protection of property and lives of citizens from further disastrous and calamitous overflows by remitting all State and ad valorem taxes to certain counties for a term of twenty-five (25) years, to be used for the construction and maintenance of levees, dikes, floodways, dams, and drainways.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 751 50-0 (1947)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to extending for one year the remission of all or a portion of the State ad valorem taxes to each county, district, or governmental entity which heretofore has been granted or donated such taxes.
County Government--Finance|Political Subdivisions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 841 50-0 (1947)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods of Colorado County, Fayette County, and Jackson County, Texas to be a public calamity, and authorizing donation of ad valorem taxes for flood control purposes; providing that this Act shall be severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
COLORADO COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FAYETTE COUNTY|JACKSON COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 873 50-0 (1947)
Author: Godard, Louie D. "Duke" | et. al.
Relating to finding and declaring that the disastrous explosions and fires at Texas City in Galveston County, Texas, on the morning of April 16, 1947, and during the succeeding several days, is a case of great public calamity in the City of Texas City and in Texas City Independent School District; and providing that for the purpose of aiding and assisting the City of Texas City and Texas City Independent School District, there are granted and donated to the City of Texas City and in Texas City Independent School District equally all State ad valorem taxes for general purposes levied and collected on all property in Galveston County, Texas, for certain years; declaring the Act to be severable.
City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TEXAS CITY, CITY OF
HB 890 50-0 (1947)
Author: Craig, William Jenkins "Bill"
Relating to finding and declaring that the disastrous and destructive cyclone that occurred at the City of Higgins on the evening of April 10, 1947, is a case of great public calamity in the City of Higgins, the Higgins Independent School District and in the County of Lipscomb; providing for granting and donating certain ad valorem taxes to the City of Higgins and the Higgins Independent School District.
City Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|LIPSCOMB COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 891 50-0 (1947)
Author: Craig, William Jenkins "Bill"
Relating to finding and declaring that the disastrous and destructive cyclone that occurred at the City of Glazier on the evening of April 10, 1947, is a case of great public calamity in the City of Glazier, the Glazier Common School District and in the County of Hemphill; providing for granting and donating certain ad valorem taxes to the Glazier Independent School District.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 74 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to granting and donating of certain taxes on all property in Hidalgo County, by changing the period in said Act from the years 1935 to 1948, both inclusive, to the years 1935 to 1954, both inclusive; providing that if any part of this Act be held unconstitutional if shall not affect any other part of this Act.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 77 50-0 (1947)
Author: Kelley, Rogers
Relating to amending a previous Act, relative to the remission of certain taxes to the counties of Willacy and Cameron for flood protection by changing the period in said act from twenty-five to forty years.
CAMERON COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WILLACY COUNTY
SB 198 50-0 (1947)
Author: Tynan, Walter
Relating to declaring the floods in Bexar, Wilson, Karnes and Goliad Counties to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to the San Antonio River Canal and Conservancy District of one-half of the state ad valorem taxes collected in said counties; repealing all laws in conflict.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SAN ANTONIO RIVER CANAL & CONSERVANCY DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 204 50-0 (1947)
Author: Weinert, Rudolph A.
Relating to granting to the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority one-half of the state ad valorem taxes collected in Hays, Comal, Guadalupe, Caldwell, Gonzales, DeWitt, Victoria, Refugio and Calhoun counties for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes; repealing all laws in conflict.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GUADALUPE-BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 365 50-0 (1947)
Author: Strauss, Sr., Gus James
Relating to providing that to each county, district or governmental entity which heretofore has been granted or donated all or a portion of the State Ad Valorem taxes to be collected in such district for the year 1946, there is hereby granted and donated the same percentage of State Ad Valorem taxes collected or to be collected in such district for one additional year.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 419 50-0 (1947)
Author: Mauritz, Fred | et. al.
Relating to granting one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Jackson, Fayette and Colorado counties for flood control; providing that this Act shall be severable; repealing all laws in conflict.
COLORADO COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FAYETTE COUNTY|JACKSON COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 443 50-0 (1947)
Author: Harris, Fred R. "Red"
Relating to amending a previous Act, donating and granting to the Dallas County Flood Control District all of the net amounts of annual current State ad valorem taxes that may be collected from the property and from the persons within the boundaries of said district.
DALLAS COUNTY|DALLAS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 372 49-0 (1945)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the protection of the properties and lives of the citizens of Cameron and Willacy Counties from further disastrous and calamitous overflows, granting them a portion of State ad valorem taxes for a period of twenty-five years, etc.
CAMERON COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 408 49-0 (1945)
Author: Crawford, Carlton
Relating to granting the State General Fund ad valorem taxes to the Town of Freeport for a period of twenty years commencing September 1, 1945 and ending August 31, 1965; prescribing a penalty for the misapplication of funds.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 410 49-0 (1945)
Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts granting eight-ninths of State ad valorem taxes to City of Port Arthur; providing a penalty for misapplication.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|PORT ARTHUR, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 596 49-0 (1945)
Author: Coker, A. W. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to be paid out of the General Revenue Fund of the State of Texas of the sum of Forty Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty-two Dollars and Eleven cents ($40,632.11) not otherwise appropriated, to cover the payment of taxes on State Prison Farm lands located in Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Walker Counties now due and unpaid, exclusive of penalties and interest, by the State of Texas to said Counties and to the Independent School Districts in which said lands are located, for certain years.
BRAZORIA COUNTY|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|FORT BEND COUNTY|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WALKER COUNTY
HJR 46 49-0 (1945)
Author: Hoyo, John C.
Proposing an amendment abolishing ad valorem tax for State General Fund purposes.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 34 49-0 (1945)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to amending statute relative to eliminating the levy of taxes concerning pensions of Confederate soldiers and widows.
Military & Veterans|Retirement Systems--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 77 49-0 (1945)
Author: Sulak, Louis J. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods of Colorado County, Fayette County, and Jackson County, Texas to be a public calamity; authorizing donation and grants.
COLORADO COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FAYETTE COUNTY|JACKSON COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 25 48-0 (1943)
Author: Phillips, Jimmy
Relating to aiding the Town of Freeport, Texas, in raising, strengthening and extending existing seawalls and breakwaters now partially protecting said town from calamitous overflows, and in constructing additional seawalls and breakwaters, both within and without the corporate limits of said Town of Freeport for the further protection thereof, by donating and granting to said Town of Freeport for a period of approximately twenty years commencing October 1, 1943, and ending August 31, 1963, the State General Fund ad valorem taxes collected upon property real and personal (including rolling stock belonging to railroad companies, which shall be ascertained and apportioned as now provided by law), etc.
BRAZORIA COUNTY|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 60 48-0 (1943)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to preserving and protecting the natural resources of Colorado City, Texas, by declaring the floods of Colorado County, Texas to be a public calamity.
COLORADO COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 285 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the remission of ad valorem taxes to the City of Port Lavaca.
CALHOUN COUNTY|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 310 48-0 (1943)
Author: Nicholson, Carl Edmund | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts aiding the City of Port Arthur by the remission of ad valorem taxes, etc.
City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|PORT ARTHUR, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 440 48-0 (1943)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods of Colorado County, Fayette County, and Jackson County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in those Counties.
COLORADO COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FAYETTE COUNTY|JACKSON COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 474 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hull, Henry A. "Salty" | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods in Tarrant County, Texas, to be a public calamity; donating and granting, for a period of five years, one half of all the State ad valorem taxes collected in Tarrant County for general revenue purposes; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|TARRANT COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 652 48-0 (1943)
Author: Wood, Hugh N. | et. al.
Relating to making a legislative finding that the recent tornado in San Augustine County was a great public calamity and donating and granting to the City of Saint Augustine and the County of San Augustine certain State Ad Valorem taxes for a period of five years.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 712 48-0 (1943)
Author: Callaway, Claude
Relating to making a legislative find that the recent tornado in Foard County was a great public calamity and donating and granting to the City of Cromwell and the County of Foard certain State ad valorem taxes for a period of five (5) years.
City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 733 48-0 (1943)
Author: Hileman, J. K. "Jake"
Relating to releasing all State Ad Valorem taxes in the County of Cass, in the State of Texas, for a period of five years; declaring legislative intent, finding the flood of February 6, 1943, that destroyed Hughes Springs, Texas and the surrounding territory to be a great public calamity, suspending all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
CASS COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 734 48-0 (1943)
Author: Senterfitt, Reuben E.
Relating to releasing all State Ad Valorem taxes in the County of San Saba, Lampasas, and McCulloch, in the State of Texas, for a period of five years; declaring Legislative Intent, finding the floods of the San Saba, Brady, Richland, Lampasas, and Colorado River, and suspending all laws and parts of laws in conflict herewith.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LAMPASAS COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|SAN SABA COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 93 48-0 (1943)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to amending certain Acts donating state ad valorem taxes for a period of 20 years to certain counties in the Upper Colorado River Authority.
Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 175 48-0 (1943)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to the transfer of ad valorem tax collections to aid the City of Port Lavaca.
CALLAHAN COUNTY|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 182 48-0 (1943)
Author: Sulak, Louis J. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods of Colorado County, Fayette County, and Jackson County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant of one-half of the state ad valorem taxes collected in specified counties.
COLORADO COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|JACKSON COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 201 48-0 (1943)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to amending certain Acts granting the City of Galveston, taxes due and payable prior to September 1, 1943, and collected prior to September 1, 1948.
City Government--Finance|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 320 48-0 (1943)
Author: Vick, Kyle A.
Relating to aiding the Brazos River Conservation and Reclamation District of Texas in controlling the flood waters of the Brazos River water shed, declared to be a public calamity.
BRAZOS RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 7 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to making a donation of all of the net amount of State ad valorem taxes collected on property situated in and from rolling stock of railroads apportioned to Calhoun County, Texas, to the City of Port Lavaca, Texas, to enable the City to construct, repair, and improve sea walls, breakwaters, and harbors, to prevent continuing and recurring calamitous overflows; prescribing a penalty for the diversion of such State donated funds.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 361 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hobbs, M. A.
Relating to declaring the floods of Lavaca County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Lavaca County Flood Control District of one half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Lavaca County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|LAVACA COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 589 47-0 (1941)
Author: Burnaman, N. O.
Relating to declaring the floods of Newton County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Newton County Flood District of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Newton County for a period of ten (10) years for flood control improvements and maintenance purposes.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FLOODS|NEWTON COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 658 47-0 (1941)
Author: Hargis, William B. | et. al.
Relating to granting aid to certain counties made necessary by reason that the Government has purchased in said counties large acreages, reducing the taxable values of such Counties; granting to said Counties certain State ad valorem taxes.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 677 47-0 (1941)
Author: Clark, Lester
Relating to granting aid to certain school districts in Palo Pinto County and Stephens County, Texas, made necessary by the inundation of taxable land by the damming of the Brazos River with the Possum Kingdom Dam in Palo Pinto County limiting the number of years for said grant for said school districts; granting and donating for a period of years to said school districts of the State ad valorem taxes levied and collected on property in said counties in accordance with taxes lost through inundation of taxable property.
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|PALO PINTO COUNTY|STEPHENS COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 972 47-0 (1941)
Author: Lansberry, Charles V. | et. al.
Relating to repealing certain Acts regarding tax remission bills.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1083 47-0 (1941)
Author: Fitzgerald, H. S. | et. al.
Relating to declaring the floods of Shackelford County to be a public calamity.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SHACKELFORD COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1086 47-0 (1941)
Author: Fitzgerald, H. S.
Relating to declaring the recent flood in the City of Albany and elsewhere in Shackelford County to be a public calamity; donating and granting the City of Albany, Texas, for a period of ten (10) years one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Shackelford County for general revenue purposes.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SHACKELFORD COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 5 47-0 (1941)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to granting and donating to each respective county for a period of five (5) years, beginning with taxable year 1942, one-half of the State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 65 47-0 (1941)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to amending certain Article liberalizing act permitting donation of state taxes to Upper Colorado River Authority.
Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 175 47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to declaring the floods of Fayette County to be a public calamity; donating a portion of State ad valorem taxes collected in Fayette County for flood control purposes.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|FAYETTE COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 176 47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to declaring the floods of Lavaca County to be a public calamity; donating to the county one-half of State ad valorem taxes collected in Lavaca County for flood control purposes.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 183 47-0 (1941)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to declaring the floods of Colorado County to be a public calamity; authorizing a grant of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Colorado County for flood control improvement purposes.
COLORADO COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 188 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stone, William E.
Relating to making an appropriation to be paid out of the General Revenue Fund the sum of Seventeen Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($17,200) to cover taxes due by the State of Texas to Fort Bend County.
FORT BEND COUNTY|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 192 47-0 (1941)
Author: Ramsey, Ben
Relating to declaring the drouths, floods and stream pollution in the Neches River Valley to be a public calamity; remitting for ten (10) years half the state ad valorem taxes collected in certain counties for the general fund to the Sabine-Neches Conservation District.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SABINE-NECHES CONSERVATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 264 47-0 (1941)
Author: Fain, Jr., Clement Franklin "Clem"
Relating to making appropriations to cover the payment of taxes due on Prison Lands in Madison County to the Midway Independent School District.
Corrections--Jails & Prisons|MADISON COUNTY|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Finances--Appropriations|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 372 47-0 (1941)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B.
Relating to declaring the floods in McCulloch County to be a public calamity; donating and granting by the State of Texas to the McCulloch County Glood Control District for a period of twenty (20) years all state ad valorem taxes collected in McCulloch County for general revenue purposes.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 489 47-0 (1941)
Author: Mauritz, Fred
Relating to declaring the floods of Jackson County to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Jackson County Flood Control District of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected Jackson County for flood control improvements and maintenance purposes.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|JACKSON COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 502 47-0 (1941)
Author: Smith, John Lee
Relating to declaring the floods of Shackleford County to be a great public calamity; authorizing an adoption and grant to Shackleford County of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Shackleford County for any purpose permitted by and not inconsistent with the Constitution, including the construction of flood control works in said County, and the conservation and utilization of water.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|SHACKELFORD COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 40 47-1 (1941)
Author: White, Taylor
Relating to declaring the condition caused by electrolytic corrosion in the Town of Pecos City, Texas, and elsewhere in Reeves County, Texas, to be a public calamity; donating and granting the Town of Pecos City, Texas, for a period of twenty (20) years all of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Reeves County for general revenue purposes.
City Government--Utilities|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 45 47-1 (1941)
Author: Eubank, Paul
Relating to aiding Motley, Hall, Childress and Cottle Counties, Texas in the procuring of land, laying out, constructing and reconstructing public roads and highways and bridges in the various commissioners' precincts of said counties.
County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 49 47-1 (1941)
Author: McLellan, Charles Samuel
Relating to preserving and protecting the natural resources of Colorado County, Texas, by declaring the floods of Colorado County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing an adoption and grant to Colorado County of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Colorado County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes.
COLORADO COUNTY|County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 50 47-1 (1941)
Author: Bell, John Junior
Relating to declaring the recent floods in the City of Cuero and elsewhere in DeWitt County to be a public calamity; donating and granting to the City of Cuero, Texas for a period of twenty (20) years five-ninths (5/9) of the State ad valorem taxes collected in DeWitt County for general revenue purposes; specifying that the proceeds of such bonds or warrants be used exclusively for the purpose of constructing and maintaining pools, lakes, reservoirs, dams, canals and waterways for the purpose of irrigation and drainage.
City Government--Finance|CUERO, CITY OF|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 12 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to granting each county for a period of five years all State ad valorem taxes, for the purpose of constructing improvements.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 52 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 39th Legislature (3rd C.S.); granting ad valorem taxes to the City of Corpus Christi for sea walls.
City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 143 46-0 (1939)
Author: Westbrook, Mainor N.
Relating to granting and donating to San Augustine and Sabine Counties all the State ad valorem taxes levied and collected for a period of five (5) years.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 243 46-0 (1939)
Author: Harp, Robert A. | et. al.
Relating to providing that upon the payment of the ad valorem tax due on any vehicle the owner thereof shall be entitled to a receipt showing such taxes paid, even if his other ad valorem taxes remain unpaid; providing that no motor vehicle shall be registered until the owner thereof shall have satisfied the Tax Assessor-Collector that all ad valorem taxes on such vehicle have been paid in full for the preceding calendar year.
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Vehicles & Traffic--Vehicle Registration
HB 297 46-0 (1939)
Author: Oliver, J. J.
Relating to granting and donating to Shelby County all the State ad valorem taxes levied and collected for State general revenue purposes upon the county, including ad valorem taxes on rolling stock belonging to railroad companies for a period of two years beginning with the taxable year 1939; for the use of said county for the purposes of constructing improvements.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 313 46-0 (1939)
Author: Wright, Ernest Roy
Relating to granting aid to San Jacinto, Trinity, Jasper, Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby, Houston, Tyler, Angelina, and Walker Counties, made necessary by reason of the fact that the Government has purchased or leased in said Counties large acreages, reducing the taxable values of such Counties.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 355 46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Paris
Relating to aiding the Town of Freeport, Texas, in raising, strengthening and enlarging existing levees now partially protecting the said town from tropical storms and calamitous overflows by donating and granting to said Town of Freeport for a period of twenty years commencing with the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1940 the State ad valorem taxes collected in certain district; providing a penalty for the misapplication of funds.
BRAZORIA COUNTY|City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 748 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hartzog, Howard G.
Relating to amending a certain Act donating and granting ad valorem taxes to the City of Port Lavaca for a period of thirty (30) years.
CALHOUN COUNTY|City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 961 46-0 (1939)
Author: Cockrell, Ellis D.
Relating to aiding the Counties of Lampasas, San Saba, and McCulloch in protecting their flooded areas and public court houses from calamitous overflows by donating and granting to them all State ad valorem, occupation, and poll taxes on property from persons in said Counties for a period of ten (10) years.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LAMPASAS COUNTY|MCCULLOCH COUNTY|SAN SABA COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1026 46-0 (1939)
Author: Goodman, James H.
Relating to aiding Red Bluff Water Power Control District, a Conservation and Reclamation District, due to a calamity caused by drought and to grant aid to said District as a Conservation District under the provisions of the Constitution and granting and donating to such District for a period of two (2) years, fifty (50%) per cent of all State valorem taxes for general revenue purposes in the Counties of Loving, Reeves, Ward and Pecos.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1048 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardin, Ross | et. al.
Relating to remitting State ad valorem taxes to certain school districts in this State, fixing the terms of such remission.
Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1083 46-0 (1939)
Author: Smith, Magus F.
Relating to aiding the Nueces River Conservation and Reclamation District; granting and donating to such District, with limitations, for a period of ten (10) years, fifty (50) per cent of all the State ad valorem taxes for General Revenue purposes upon the property and from persons and counties comprising in whole or in part such District.
NUECES RIVER CONSERVATION & RECLAMATION DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1112 46-0 (1939)
Author: White, Jr., Joseph
Relating to providing that out of taxes remitted by the State of Texas to certain counties for the purpose of acquiring and improving land for State parks.
County Government--Finance|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1137 46-0 (1939)
Author: Hardeman, Dorsey B. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 44th Legislature (R.S.); remission of taxes to Upper Colorado River Authority.
Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 6 46-0 (1939)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to declaring the floods in Harris County, Texas, to be a public calamity; authorizing a donation and grant to Harris County Flood Control District of one-half of the State ad valorem taxes collected in Harris County for flood control improvement and maintenance purposes.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HARRIS COUNTY|HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 89 46-0 (1939)
Author: Burns, Gordon M. | et. al.
Relating to granting aid to San Jacinto, Trinity, Houston, Angelina, Sabine, San Augustine, Jasper, Tyler, Walker and Shelby counties, made necessary by reason of the fact that the Federal Government has purchased in said Counties large acreages, reducing the taxable values of such Counties.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 176 46-0 (1939)
Author: Spears, J. Franklin
Relating to aiding the Conservation Districts, Navigation Districts, Conservation and Reclamation Districts, Flood Control Districts, and River Authorities; granting and donating to such Districts and River Authorities for a period of ten (10) years, fifty (50%) per cent of all the State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes.
Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Soil & Water Conservation|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 239 46-0 (1939)
Author: Sulak, Louis J.
Relating to granting and donating to each respective county of this State for a period of five years beginning with the taxable year 1939 all the State Ad Valorem taxes to counties for public improvements
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 327 46-0 (1939)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to aiding Red Bluff Water Power Control District, a Conservation and Reclamation District, due to a calamity caused by drought and to grant aid to said District as a Conservation District under the provisions of the Constitution and granting and donating to such District for a period of two (2) years, fifty (50%) per cent of all State ad valorem taxes for general revenue purposes in the Counties of Loving, Reeves, Ward, and Pecos.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|RED BLUFF WATER POWER CONTROL DISTRICT|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 22 45-0 (1937)
Author: Thornton, Jr., Eli Henry | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Chapter of the Acts of the 39th Legislature (R.S.); extending until September, 1943, remission of taxes to Galveston for seawall purposes which would otherwise expire in 1938.
BONDS|City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 107 45-0 (1937)
Author: Winfield, Henry L.
Relating to validating all ad valorem tax levies heretofore made by incorporated Cities and Towns in the State of Texas which levies are unenforceable because of failure of the governing body of each respective incorporated City and Town to make such levy by Ordinance, and which are unenforceable because of the failure of such governing bodies to appoint the statutory Board of Equalization, or where the City Council, City Commission, or other governing body of such incorporated City or Town has acted as a Board of Equalization in the fixing of the valuation of taxable property for ad valorem taxes within any such incorporated City or Town.
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Validating Acts
SB 447 45-0 (1937)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to prescribing certain conditions to be met before any grant or donation of State ad valorem taxes shall become finally effective in counties having a population of three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) or more according to the last preceding or any future Federal Census.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 566 44-0 (1935)
Author: Celaya, Augustine
Relating to validating all ad valorem tax levies made by certain cities and towns.
Taxation--City|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Validating Acts
HB 101 44-1 (1935)
Author: Leonard, Homer Lakerby
Relating to granting aid to the property in and inhabitants of Hidalgo County, Texas, and to Hidalgo County made necessary by reason of its location on the Gulf Coast and by reason of calamitous overflows, floods, storms and freezes which cause great destruction of property and loss of life.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 114 44-1 (1935)
Author: Mauritz, Fred | et. al.
Relating to State Ad Valorem Tax of certain districts in Matagorda and Wharton Counties donated for use and benefit of such districts.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|MATAGORDA COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WHARTON COUNTY
HB 134 44-1 (1935)
Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund
Relating to granting aid to the property in and inhabitants of Orange County, Texas, made necessary by reason of the location of Orange County on the Gulf Coast and by reason of the calamitous overflows, floods, and storms which caused great destruction of property and loss of life in said county.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ORANGE COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 21 44-3 (1936)
Author: Davis, Ephraim McDaniel "E.M."
Relating to ad valorem taxes in Coke and Tom Green Counties remitted to the Upper Colorado River Authority.
COKE COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|TOM GREEN COUNTY|UPPER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY
SB 32 43-1 (1933)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to aiding the city of Palacios and the village of Collegeport, both situated in Commissioner's Precinct Number 3 of Matagorda County, Texas, in constructing and maintaining sea walls, break-waters and shore protection, in order to protect said city and village from calamitous overflows by donating to them eight-ninths (8/9) of the ad valorem taxes collected on all property, both real and personal, in Commissioner's Precinct Number 3 of Matagorda County, Texas, for a period of thirty (30) years; providing a penalty for misapplication of the moneys thus donated.
County Government--Finance|MATAGORDA COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 307 42-0 (1931)
Author: McGill, Joseph
Relating to amending certain statutes pertaining to the duties of the assessor of taxes.
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Insurance--Motor Vehicles|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 964 42-0 (1931)
Author: McDougald, Sr., James R. | et. al.
Relating to releasing the inhabitants of and property in Orange County from the payment of nine-tenths (9/10) of the ad valorem taxes levied for State purposes for a period of twenty-five (25) years.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|ORANGE COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 178 41-0 (1929)
Author: Conway, Virgil E. | et. al.
Relating to providing for taxation on property against which there is a vendor's lien based only upon the actual amount of the equity of the owner in such property.
House: Revenue & Taxation
COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 194 41-0 (1929)
Author: Quinn, Benjamin Edmund
Relating to aiding the City of Port Arthur, Texas, situated in Commissioners' Precinct Number 2 of Jefferson County, Texas, in construction and maintaining sea walls, breakwaters and shore protections in order to protect said city from calamitous overflows, by donating to it eight-ninths (8/9) of Ad Valorem taxes collected on all property, both real and personal, in Commissioners' Precinct Number 2 of Jefferson County, Texas, for a period of twenty years, providing a penalty for misapplication of the monies thus donated.
House: Revenue & Taxation
City Government--Finance|PORT ARTHUR, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 259 40-0 (1927)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to making a grant and donation to Starr County a portion of the State ad valorem taxes in said county to construct the necessary breakwaters, levees, dikes, floodways and drainways to protect said county from disasterous and calamitous overflows.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|STARR COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 11 40-0 (1927)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Proposing an amendment relating to uniform taxation; poll, occupation and income tax; and exempting income of natural persons from taxation.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 137 40-1 (1927)
Author: Shirley, B. L. | et. al.
Relating to granting aid to the Independent School District of the City of Nevada in Collin County, Texas, made necessary by the reason of the recent cyclone in said city and community on the 9th day of May, 1927, which caused great destruction to the property of said school district and loss of life.
COLLIN COUNTY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 83 40-1 (1927)
Author: Wood, Ashley Elijah
Relating to authorizing counties to pay taxes on school lands owned by such counties, pursuant to Section 6a of Article 7 of the State Constitution recently adopted by the people; prescribing the funds out of which any such taxes may be paid.
County Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 116 40-1 (1927)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Relating to granting aid to the Independent School District of the City of Nevada in Collin County, Texas, made necessary by reason of the recent cyclone in said city and community on the 9th day of May, 1927, which caused great destruction to the property of said school district and loss of life.
COLLIN COUNTY|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 631 39-0 (1925)
Author: Stautzenberger, Adolph P. | et. al.
Relating to protecting the property and lives of citizens in a part of Brazoria county from further disastrous and calamitous overflows and conserving and increasing the harbor facilities at the mouth of the Brazos River in Brazoria county, Texas.
House: Conservation and Reclamation
BRAZORIA COUNTY|BRAZOS RIVER|County Government--General|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 67 39-0 (1925)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to amending certain statutes remitting to Galveston state taxes to aid the building of sea walls by extending the provisions of said statute for a period of ten years from September 1, 1928.
Senate: State Affairs
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 417 39-0 (1925)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to aiding in protection of the property and lives of the citizens of Cameron and Willacy Counties from further disastrous and calamitous overflows and conserving and increasing the State revenues derived from said counties by granting and donating to Cameron County, for a term of twenty-five years, or so much thereof as may be necessary, a portion of the State ad valorem taxes levied and collected on property subject to taxation in said county, to be used in part payment of interest and sinking fund of bonds to be issued by said county to provide for the construction of the necessary breakwaters, levees, dikes, floodways, and drainways to protect Cameron and Willacy Counties from such overflows, and providing for the administration of this Act.
Senate: State Affairs
CAMERON COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|WILLACY COUNTY
SJR 4 39-0 (1925)
Author: Moore, Joseph M. "Joe"
Proposing an amendment relating to uniform taxation, poll occupation and income tax; exempting income of natural persons from taxation.
Senate: Constitutional Amendments
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Income|Taxation--Occupation Tax|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 10 39-0 (1925)
Author: Berkeley, Benjamin Franklin
Proposing an amendment providing for taxation of school lands owned by counties.
Senate: Constitutional Amendments
Agriculture|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 43 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hull, Thomas Phillip
Relating to facilitating the collection of State, county, and city taxes, by perfecting tax titles by limitation after a period of two years.
Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 517 38-0 (1923)
Author: Melson, John McCullough | et. al.
Relating to providing for the refund by counties, cities, towns and other political subdivisions of the State or county of property ad valorem taxes paid when unlawfully levied or collected.
Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 26 38-0 (1923)
Author: Satterwhite, Robert Lee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide for uniformity and equalization in taxable values for State purpose through a central State Board.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 281 38-0 (1923)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to releasing the inhabitants of and property of Hidalgo County for a period of twenty-five (25) years from the payment of taxes levied for State purposes because of great public calamities in said county.Treasury.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|HIDALGO COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 13 38-0 (1923)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Proposing an amendment to Section 9 of Article 8 of the Constitution of the State of Texas providing that the Legislature may authorize an annual ad valorem tax to be levied and collected for the further maintenance of the public roads.
City Government--Roads|County Government--Roads|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 8 38-2 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright | et. al.
Relating to providing for uniformity and equality in taxation; providing for equalization of values for State purposes as between the different counties through a central state agency.
State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|TAX EQUALIZATION BOARD, STATE|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 41 37-0 (1921)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to a certain Act aiding the City of Corpus Christi in the construction of a sea wall and the relating taxes; providing a penalty.
City Government--Finance|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 85 37-0 (1921)
Author: Brady, Leo C.
Relating to aiding Galveston County Conservation and Reclamation District No. 1.
GALVESTON COUNTY|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 445 37-0 (1921)
Author: Brady, Leo C. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the construction of breakwaters in Galveston city.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 451 37-0 (1921)
Author: Carpenter, William C.
Relating to aiding the city of Palacios in improving harbor, etc.
City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|PALACIOS, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 473 37-0 (1921)
Author: Carpenter, William C.
Relating to granting aid to the town of Matagorda.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 330 37-0 (1921)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to aiding the city of Corpus Christi in the construction of a sea wall.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 184 36-0 (1919)
Author: Poage, William Allen
Relating to repealing certain Act aiding the City of Paris and Lamar county in the reestablishment and rebuilding of permanent public improvements by donating and granting to them the State ad valorem and a part of the poll taxes and occupation taxes, collected on property and from persons in said county of Lamar for a period of five years and providing a penalty for their misapplication.
County Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LAMAR COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 376 36-0 (1919)
Author: Bedell, Elmer E.
Relating to defining the duties of county clerk relating to tax receipts.
County Government--Employees/Officers|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 452 36-0 (1919)
Author: Yantis, Robert E.
Relating to providing that the tax receipts for State, county, city, or any other political subdivision may be recorded by the county clerk in a well-bound book kept for that purpose in the office of the county clerk; that no charge shall be made for the recording of such tax receipts and providing that such tax receipts so recorded shall be admissible as evidence in any court.
County Government--Employees/Officers|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 55 36-3 (1920)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to aiding the City of Aransas Pass in constructing and maintaining seawalls, breakwaters and shore protections in order to protect said city from calamitous overflows, by donating to it the eight-ninths (8/9) of ad valorem taxes to be collected on property and from all persons in San Patricio County for a period of twenty years, and providing a penalty for the misapplication of the moneys thus donated.
ARANSAS PASS, CITY OF|City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 91 36-3 (1920)
Author: Bonham, Herbert Spencer
Relating to aiding the City of Rockport in constructing seawalls, breakwaters, revetments and shore protections by donating to the said city the ad valorem taxes to be collected by the State of Texas on all property and from all persons owning property situated in Aransas County, Texas, for a period of twenty years, and to authorize said city to issue bonds for the purposes mentioned, and to provide a penalty for the misapplication of funds raised therefrom.
City Government--Finance|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 141 36-3 (1920)
Author: Roemer, Fred J.
Relating to aiding the City of Port Lavaca in constructing and maintaining revetments, and improving the harbor; providing a penalty for the misappropriation of funds raised therefor.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Water--Navigation & Ports
HB 149 36-3 (1920)
Author: Loggins, J. T. | et. al.
Relating to aiding the City of Freeport in constructing and maintaining levees, etc., for protection against storms and overflows.
City Government--Finance|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 75 35-0 (1917)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to authorizing the appointment of a joint committee to investigate fully the subject of taxation, including the advisability of segregating the subjects of taxation so that the state tax be collected from certain classes of property and the county tax from other classes, the levy of an income tax, and the means of reducing the cost of collecting public revenue.
Legislature|TAX COMMITTEE|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HB 268 35-0 (1917)
Author: McDowra, R. L. | et. al.
Relating to redirecting certain state taxes in Lamar county and the city of Paris for the purpose of reestablishment and rebuilding permanent public improvements for a period of five years; providing a penalty for misappropriation.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LAMAR COUNTY|PARIS, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 362 35-0 (1917)
Author: Pillow, Jr., R. L.
Relating to remitting certain state taxes to the city of Galveston for an additional period of ten years.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON COUNTY|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 453 35-0 (1917)
Author: Beason, Augustine L.
Relating to remitting all ad valorem taxes in Chambers county for a period of five years.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 482 35-0 (1917)
Author: Williams, William Thomas "Willie" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the remission of certain state taxes to Brazoria and Matagorda counties for a period of ten years; providing a penalty.
BRAZORIA COUNTY|Disabilities, Persons with|MATAGORDA COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 694 35-0 (1917)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to remitting taxes to the city of Corpus Christi.
City Government--Finance|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 764 35-0 (1917)
Author: Thomason, William Edgar
Relating to remitting certain State taxes to the Garrison Independent School District.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|GARRISON ISD|NACOGDOCHES COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HJR 17 35-0 (1917)
Author: Boner, Charles Wilbur | et. al.
Proposing an amendment relating to taxation.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
HJR 32 35-0 (1917)
Author: Laas, Herman | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing for the levy of a special road tax by municipal subdivisions.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--State
SB 118 35-0 (1917)
Author: Gibson, Flavius M.
Relating to an Act to aid the City of Paris and Lamar County in the re-establishment and rebuilding of permanent public improvements by donating and granting to them the State ad valorem and a part of the poll taxes and occupation taxes, collected on property and from persons in said County of Lamar for a period of five years and to provide a penalty for their misapplication.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|LAMAR COUNTY|PARIS, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 165 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to amending "An Act to aid the City of Galveston in elevating and raising said city so as to protect it from calamitous overflows by donating and granting to it the State ad valorem taxes and a part of the occupation and poll taxes collected on property and from persons in Galveston County for a period of fifteen years, and to provide a penalty for their misapplication", by extending the provisions of said Act for a period of ten years from September 1, 1918.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 220 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to remitting all State ad valorem taxes in Chambers County for a period of five years beginning the first day of October 1917, and all state poll taxes collected from persons in the County of Chambers, except that portion belonging to the public school fund.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 326 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to aiding the county of Chambers in rebuilding roads and bridges destroyed by a flood and storm in said county on August 16, 1915 by granting to said County of Chambers the State ad valorem taxes collected on property and from persons in Chambers County for a period of ten years; providing a penalty.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 416 35-0 (1917)
Author: King, Steve M.
Relating to aiding the Garrison Independent School District in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in rebuilding and refurnishing permanent public school buildings destroyed by fire November 17th, 1916; providing for a penalty for their misapplication.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Education--School Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 448 35-0 (1917)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to aiding the City of Corpus Christi in constructing and maintaining seawalls, breakwaters, shore protections and jetties for securing and protecting a portion of said city from overflow and ravages of storms by donating and granting to said City of Corpus Christi the State ad valorem taxes collected on property and from persons in Nueces county for a period of ten years; providing a penalty.
Coastal Affairs & Beaches|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 454 35-0 (1917)
Author: Parr, Archer "Archie"
Relating to aiding the city of Port Aransas in Nueces County by releasing the inhabitants thereof and the property therein from the payment of State ad valorem taxes for a period of five years.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|PORT ARANSAS|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 3 35-0 (1917)
Author: Hopkins, Sr., George Milton
Proposing an amendment authorizing the levy of a special tax for the improvement and maintenance of public roads.
Highways|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 24 35-1 (1917)
Author: Beason, Augustine L.
Relating to donating state ad valorem taxes collected on property and from persons in Chambers County for a period of ten years to the County of Chambers to aid in constructing breakwaters, roads and bridges.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 27 35-1 (1917)
Author: Hall, William L.
Relating to granting certain State taxes to Chambers County for a period of ten years to aid in construction of roads and bridges.
CHAMBERS COUNTY|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 19 35-2 (1917)
Author: Smith, Fritz R.
Relating to the remission of taxes to Kent and Stonewall counties.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|KENT COUNTY|STONEWALL COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 20 35-3 (1917)
Author: Smith, Fritz R.
Relating to aiding the counties of Kent and Stonewall, Texas by donating and granting to said counties the State and ad valorem taxes collected on property and from persons of said counties for the fiscal year beginning September 1, 1917 and ending September 1, 1918.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|KENT COUNTY|STONEWALL COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 21 35-3 (1917)
Author: Buchanan, Charles R.
Relating to donating the ad valorem State taxes to Stonewall and Kent counties for a period of one year.
Disaster Preparedness & Relief|KENT COUNTY|STONEWALL COUNTY|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 10 34-0 (1915)
Author: Harley, James A.
Proposing a constitutional amendment conferring on the Legislature authority to declare the class of property which shall be taxed partially or wholly for county or other municipal district or school purposes and for State purposes.
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 38 33-0 (1913)
Author: Macgill, Charles P. | et. al.
Relating to the redemption by the owner of lands heretofore sold or that may hereafter be sold to the State, city or town for taxes.
FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 181 33-0 (1913)
Author: Ratliff, William Hillard
Relating to providing that any persons, firm or corporation who fails to render for taxation in the proper county any mortgage, lien or any other evidence of indebtedness
shall not be permitted to enter or maintain a suit in any of the courts of this state to collect the sale.
Corporations & Associations|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 454 33-0 (1913)
Author: Mills, Charles H.
Relating to the taxation of real and personal property and the mode of remedying same, and providing for the manner of taxing mortgages and liens against real estate and the property subject thereto.
Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SJR 6 33-0 (1913)
Author: McGregor, Temple Harris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to exempt a county from certain tax payments by a vote of two thirds of each chamber.
COTTON|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 8 28-0 (1903)
Author: Harris, Edward F. | et. al.
Relating to providing aid to the City of Galveston in elevating and raising said City so as to protect it from calamitous overflows, by donating and granting to it the State ad valorem taxes, and a part of the Occupation and Poll taxes, collected on property and from persons in Galveston County for a period of fifteen years, and to provide a penalty for their misapplication.
City Government--Finance|Disabilities, Persons with|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 102 28-0 (1903)
Author: Perry, Emmett L.
Relating to aid Brazoria county, Texas, by supplementing the road and bridge fund, by donating and granting to it the State ad valorem and three-fourths of the occupation taxes, collected upon property and from persons in said county for a period of two years; and providing for a proper transfer to said fund.
BRAZORIA COUNTY|County Government--Finance|County Government--Roads|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 152 27-0 (1901)
Relating to aiding the city of Galveston in elevating and raising said city so as to protect it from calamitous overflows, by donating and granting to it the State ad valorem, and a part of the occupation and poll taxes, collected on property and from persons in said city, for a period of fifteen years, and to provide a penalty for their misapplication.
City Government--Finance|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GALVESTON, CITY OF|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 68 24-0 (1895)
Relating to the levy and payment of taxes.
Financial--Banks|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 590 23-0 (1893)
Relating to authorizing and empowering the counties in this State to levy and collect a tax to pay for any lands which have or may hereafter be deeded to the State of Texas for the use of public buildings.
Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Taxation--County|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
