Texas 89th Legislature
Taxation--property-tax Rate
4 high-impact bills require immediate attention. 4 bills have bipartisan support.
High-Impact Bills
4 bills require immediate attention
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Upcoming Effective Dates
Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Taxation--property-tax Rate Filing Activity
Compliance & Cost
Leading Authors
All Bills (10)
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.
Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.
Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on taxation--property-tax rate passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 10 laws related to taxation--property-tax rate. These bills were authored by 5 different legislators and address various aspects of taxation--property-tax rate policy in Texas.
- Did taxation--property-tax rate bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Taxation--property-tax Rate legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 6 Senate bills and 4 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most taxation--property-tax rate bills?
- The leading authors of taxation--property-tax rate legislation include Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R) with 5 bills, Rep. Ellen Troxclair (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Denise Villalobos (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on taxation--property-tax rate issues during the 89th Legislature.
- How urgent are the compliance requirements for taxation--property-tax rate legislation?
- Among the 10 taxation--property-tax rate bills enacted, 4 have critical compliance urgency and 5 have moderate urgency. Businesses should prioritize reviewing high-urgency bills for immediate compliance planning.
- What subjects are related to taxation--property-tax rate in Texas law?
- Taxation--property-tax Rate legislation frequently overlaps with Taxation, Taxation--property-assessment & Collection, Taxation--school District. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for taxation--property-tax rate legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 4 of the 10 taxation--property-tax rate bills (40%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on taxation--property-tax rate policy.
- When do Texas taxation--property-tax rate laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some taxation--property-tax rate bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
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