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introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HJR 39: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the market value of all new improvements to the property.

HJR 39 proposes a constitutional amendment to change how Texas homestead property taxes are calculated. It would allow the legislature to set the first tax year's value for a homestead at either the property's market value or its purchase price (if bought), rather than the standard appraisal. For subsequent years, it would limit annual tax increases to only the value of new improvements made to the property, instead of full market value changes. This would directly affect homeowners who qualify for the homestead exemption, potentially reducing their tax burden in the first year and capping future increases.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLimits annual property tax increases for homesteads by capping appraised value growth to new improvements, providing direct tax relief to homeowners.95% confidence
Shelley Luther (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 299: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.

HB 299 limits annual increases in the taxable value of Texas homestead properties for property tax purposes. It restricts annual increases to either 10% of the previous year's appraised value plus new improvements, or the previous year's market value - whichever is lower. This applies to homeowners who qualify for the homestead exemption under Section 11.13 of the Tax Code and must file a separate application with their appraisal district. The bill directly affects residential property owners seeking to limit annual tax increases on their primary homes.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesLimits annual property tax increases for homestead owners, providing tax relief for homeowners per Tax Code exemptions, aligning with tax relief indicators under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence
Shelley Luther (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 300: Relating to the text of and information that must be included on the ballot for debt obligation elections and on a voter information document.

The bill text for HB 300 is not currently available in the provided context, only its title and filing date (2025-08-25) are listed. Without access to the actual provisions or content of the bill, a substantive summary cannot be generated. The title indicates it relates to ballot text requirements for debt obligation elections and voter information documents, but specific mechanisms or affected parties cannot be described. A complete summary requires the bill's full text or detailed description, which is not included here.
Daniel Alders (R)
introduced · Texas · Senate Aug 25, 2025

SB 51: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

SB 51 modifies Texas election procedures for voters with outdated residence addresses. It requires voters who moved within their county but haven't updated registration to submit a statement confirming their current address and eligibility to vote immediately in their current precinct. The bill changes when address changes take effect (30 days after submission) and repeals a previous provision about registration updates. This affects voters who move within a county but haven't processed registration changes, and election officials who process these statements. The changes apply to address notices submitted on or after September 1, 2025.
Mayes Middleton (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 297: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

HB 297 modifies Texas election procedures for voters with outdated address information. It allows voters who have moved within their county to vote immediately in their current precinct by submitting a statement to election officials, which must include proof of residence, all required voter registration details, and the submission date. This statement replaces the standard 30-day waiting period for address changes, though the registration update becomes official 30 days after submission. The bill applies only to address change notices submitted on or after its effective date and repeals an existing election code section.
Brooks Landgraf (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 25, 2025

HB 296: Relating to election procedures regarding accepting a voter with a residence address that is not current and the immediate effect of a voter's registration after the registrar's receipt of certain change of address notices.

HB 296 modifies Texas election rules for voters who change their residence within a county but haven't updated their registration. It requires voters to submit a signed statement confirming their new address and residency before voting in their current precinct, with registration changes taking effect 30 days after submitting the notice. The bill directly affects voters who move within a county but haven't completed registration updates, ensuring they can vote while their address change processes. It repeals a previous provision allowing immediate registration changes and applies only to address notices submitted on or after the bill's effective date.
Briscoe Cain (R) Pat Curry (R) David Cook (R) Gary Gates (R) Dennis Paul (R) · 5 co-sponsors
passed · Texas · Senate Aug 25, 2025

SB 15: Relating to certain files maintained by a law enforcement agency regarding certain employees of the agency.

SB 15 requires Texas law enforcement agencies to create and maintain confidential "department files" for each employee who holds a license (such as a peace officer or security officer). These files must include documents about employee conduct - like unproven misconduct allegations - that aren't in regular personnel records, and must be kept separate from those files. Agencies can share these files with the licensing commission for hiring reviews or investigations, but otherwise the files are confidential and exempt from public disclosure under Texas law. The bill applies directly to all law enforcement agencies employing licensed personnel and takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates confidential files for law enforcement conduct including unproven allegations, shared with licensing commission for hiring reviews, enhancing officer accountability.85% confidence
Lois Kolkhorst (R) Cole Hefner (R) Charles Perry (R) Pete Flores (R) Brandon Creighton (R) · 3 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 71: Relating to emergency preparedness requirements for youth camps, camps, and entities that provide high-risk activities for minors; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 71 requires youth camps and entities offering high-risk activities for minors (like sports camps or adventure programs) to develop and submit an emergency preparedness plan to the Texas Division of Emergency Management. Operators must post emergency plan details visibly, coordinate with local emergency services, maintain real-time communication capabilities, and ensure clear access routes for responders. This applies to all licensed youth camps under Chapter 141 and "youth activity entities" providing high-risk activities, with plans mandated for license issuance or renewal. The bill establishes these requirements through new sections 141.0052 and 761.002 of the Health and Safety Code.
Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (D)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 66: Relating to the creation of the disaster relief and prevention matching grant and loan program and the disaster relief and prevention account.

HB 66 creates a Texas Disaster Relief and Prevention Matching Grant and Loan Program, funded through a new state account. It provides matching grants to local governments and businesses in declared disaster areas for disaster recovery, infrastructure repairs, and future disaster mitigation. The bill also authorizes loans for these entities and for individuals to repair or rebuild disaster-damaged homes with added mitigation features. Eligibility requires applicants to qualify for FEMA public assistance or SBA disaster loans.
Drew Darby (R) · 16 co-sponsors
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 164: Relating to the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program; authorizing a civil penalty.

HB 164 establishes the Texas Flood Recovery, Reimbursement, and Reconstruction Program to assist residents affected by the July 2025 Hill Country floods. It authorizes reimbursement for property damage and provides incentives for rebuilding above flood levels or in safer locations to reduce future risks and taxpayer costs. The Texas Division of Emergency Management must verify insurance claim denials within 15 business days and approve/reject applications within 30 days, while annually auditing 15% of program awards. The program expires September 1, 2035, unless renewed by the legislature.
Wes Virdell (R)
in committee · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 75: Relating to building standards for youth camps located within or near certain floodplains.

HB 75 amends Texas Health and Safety Code to require youth camps in flood-prone areas to meet specific building standards. It directly affects youth camps located within or near 100-year floodplains (areas prone to major flooding) by mandating minimum building standards to prevent flood damage to structures. The bill requires the executive commissioner to establish rules ensuring camp buildings are designed and maintained to minimize flooding risks. This is a concrete policy change focused on physical safety infrastructure, not broader camp operations or general flood management.
Don McLaughlin (R)
introduced · Texas · House Aug 22, 2025

HB 289: Relating to the eligibility of certain land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and the consequences for those purposes of a change of use or sale of the land.

HB 289 modifies Texas property tax rules for agricultural land, changing how land qualifies for lower "productivity value" appraisals instead of market value. It requires landowners to have used property "exclusively for agriculture for three years" and to make agriculture their "primary occupation" to qualify. The bill also clarifies that changing land use (e.g., to non-farming purposes) or selling the land ends eligibility for the special appraisal, triggering higher property taxes. These changes affect Texas landowners who currently qualify for agricultural tax exemptions under Tax Code Sections 23.42 and 23.51.
Andy Hopper (R)
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