Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board is required to postpone a protest hearing.

SB 1163 modifies Texas property tax protest hearing procedures. It allows property owners or their agents to request one postponement without needing to explain why, as long as they ask before the hearing date. The bill also requires appraisal review boards to reschedule hearings if owners show "good cause" (like scheduling conflicts) or if the chief appraiser agrees. Additionally, owners who miss a hearing can request a new one within four days by explaining their absence, including if they were attending another hearing with the same board simultaneously. The changes take effect September 1, 2025.