Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.
HB 829 requires ballot propositions in Texas that propose a property tax increase to include the exact statement "THIS IS A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE" in bold, size 42 font. This applies only to property tax increases appearing on ballots for elections held on or after September 1, 2025. The bill directly affects voters receiving these ballot measures by mandating clear, conspicuous disclosure of the tax impact. It does not change tax rates or policy, only the required wording on ballots for property tax increases.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 5, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
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Referred to Ways & Means
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Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Brian Harrison
RRepublican
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