PROP TX-MEGA PROJECT
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that property certified by the Department of Revenue as mega project property is eligible for an assessment freeze. Provides that, if property is certified as mega project property, then, during the incentive period, the value added to the property by the project shall not be considered for assessment purposes, and the total valuation of the property during the incentive period shall be limited to the base year valuation. Provides that "mega project" means a project that satisfies certain minimum investment, investment period, and other requirements. Contains provisions concerning incentive agreements between a company that plans to undertake a mega project and a local municipality obligating the company to make special payments in addition to property taxes. Effective June 1, 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2025
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
15
Key actions
2
Committee
7
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Lower · Passed
To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Mar 21, 2025
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
To Tax Credit and Incentives Subcommittee
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
lower
Feb 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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