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Texas 89th Legislature

Education--general

1
Bills Enacted
1
Bill Authors

Comprehensive analysis of all enacted legislation in this subject area.

Upcoming Effective Dates

HB23Jan 1, 2026

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Education--general Filing Activity

Bills FiledPeak: Aug 15
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1 days with filingsAug 15 - Aug 15
1
House Bills
1
2nd Special
100%
Republican

Compliance & Cost

Compliance Urgency
moderate1
Cost Impact
low1

Leading Authors

1.Rep. Sam Harless(R)
1

Enforcing Agencies

County Appraisal Districts (Specifically Harris Central Appraisal District due to the 3.3 million population bracket)1

Related Subject Areas

Agriculture(1)Taxation(1)Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations(1)Harris County(1)Business & Commerce--general(1)Taxation--property-appraisals & Appraisal Districts(1)Taxation--property-exemptions(1)Business & Commerce(1)

All Bills (1)

HB23

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Author: Sam Harless2nd Special Session

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Texas laws on education--general passed in 2025?
The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 1 laws related to education--general. These bills were authored by 1 different legislators and address various aspects of education--general policy in Texas.
Did education--general bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
Education--general legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
Which Texas legislators authored the most education--general bills?
The leading authors of education--general legislation include Rep. Sam Harless (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on education--general issues during the 89th Legislature.
How urgent are the compliance requirements for education--general legislation?
Among the 1 education--general bills enacted, 0 have critical compliance urgency and 1 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
What subjects are related to education--general in Texas law?
Education--general legislation frequently overlaps with Agriculture, Taxation, Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
When do Texas education--general laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some education--general bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025

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