HB 3944 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to eligibility to serve on the board of directors of an appraisal district.

HB 3944 amends Texas law to prohibit individuals holding an elective office (such as mayor, city council member, or state representative) from serving on an appraisal district board of directors, whether in an appointed or elected role. The bill creates a clear eligibility rule: no one with an existing elective position can be appointed to or run for a board seat on an appraisal district. Current board members serving before the law takes effect may complete their existing terms without interruption. The change becomes effective September 1, 2025, affecting future appointments and elections for these boards.
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Introduced Mar 27, 2025 Last action Mar 27, 2025
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Mar 27, 2025
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Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
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Mar 27, 2025
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Ben Bumgarner
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