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introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 158: Relating to the repeal of provisions providing for the calculation of an unused increment rate and the use of that rate in calculating certain other ad valorem tax rates.

HB 158 repeals specific provisions in Texas property tax law that previously allowed local taxing units (like cities, counties, and school districts) to use an "unused increment rate" when calculating certain property tax rates. The bill removes this rate from the formulas used to determine the "voter-approval tax rate" for property tax levies. This change simplifies the calculation process by eliminating the need to account for unused increment rates in tax rate computations. The bill directly affects how local governments calculate property tax rates for voter approval, though it does not change the underlying tax rates themselves.
Hillary Hickland (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 156: Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes.

HB 156 requires Texas to deposit half of any surplus general state revenue (when actual revenue exceeds the biennial estimate) into the property tax relief fund. This fund will be used exclusively by the Texas Education Agency to reduce school district property taxes through lowering the "state compression percentage" under education law. The bill directly affects school districts by providing a mechanism to lower maintenance and operations property tax rates. It takes effect for the 2027-2028 state fiscal biennium.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesDeposits surplus state revenue into property tax relief fund to reduce school district taxes, directly providing tax relief and aligning with fiscal responsibility in state budget management.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill directs surplus state revenue to lower school district property taxes, increasing funding availability for educational operations per Texas Education Agency's use of the fund.95% confidence
Cecil Bell (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 138: Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.

HB 138 modifies Texas property tax collection rules to better protect property owners with overdue payments. It requires tax collectors to apply payments first toward the unpaid property tax amount itself, not penalties or interest, unless the owner specifies otherwise in writing. The bill also caps total penalties and interest at 5% of the delinquent tax amount, preventing excessive charges. This directly affects Texas property owners who fall behind on their annual property tax bills. The changes apply only to payments received after the law takes effect.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCaps penalties/interest at 5% for property tax delinquencies, providing direct tax relief to homeowners facing overdue payments.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects property owners from excessive tax penalties, preventing home loss due to delinquency. Directly aligns with housing stability via property rights protection.95% confidence
Sergio Muñoz (D)
introduced · Texas · Senate Jul 21, 2025

SB 32: Relating to the jurisdiction of statutory county courts and creation of an additional statutory probate court in Hidalgo County.

SB 32 creates a second probate court in Hidalgo County, redesignating the existing probate court as Probate Court No. 1 and establishing a new Probate Court No. 2. This directly affects Hidalgo County residents who use probate courts for estate matters like wills, inheritances, and guardianships. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025, pending legislative approval, and modifies the county’s court structure without changing other court jurisdictions.
Chuy Hinojosa (D)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 157: Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

HB 157 limits annual increases in the property tax value for Texas primary residences (homesteads) to no more than 5% of the previous year's appraised value, plus the value of new improvements. It directly affects homeowners who live in their primary residence, capping how much their property tax bill can rise each year. The bill amends Texas Tax Code Section 23.23(a) to establish this cap, replacing a previous 10% limit. The law would take effect January 1, 2027, but only if voters approve a related constitutional amendment in 2025.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCapped annual property tax increases at 5% (down from 10%) for homestead owners, providing direct tax relief and limiting tax burden under fiscal management.90% confidence
Cecil Bell (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 149: Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes.

HB 149 prohibits Texas school districts from levying property taxes for maintenance and operations starting January 1, 2028, but allows them to collect an "enrichment tax" of up to $0.17 per $100 of property value to supplement education funding. The bill creates a joint legislative committee (five House members and five Senators) to study whether increasing state consumption taxes (like sales tax) could replace lost school district revenue. The committee will evaluate if expanding or adding consumption taxes would fulfill the state's constitutional duty to fund public schools. This bill directly affects school districts by altering their primary local tax authority and the state legislature through committee oversight.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill eliminates school district property taxes (reducing tax burden) and allows lower enrichment tax, aligning with tax relief indicators for Budget & Taxes.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill maintains school funding via enrichment tax cap ($0.17/$100) and studies state tax alternatives to prevent revenue loss from eliminated property taxes.85% confidence
Will Metcalf (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 20: Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the designation of the San Antonio Missions as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Representative Lujan. It formally commemorates the 10th anniversary of the San Antonio Missions' designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which occurred on July 5, 2015. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of the site's historical significance as Texas' first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes sending an official copy to the missions as a gesture of respect. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or regulations.
John Lujan (R)
introduced · Texas · Senate Jul 21, 2025

SB 33: Relating to exceptions to certain laws prohibiting abortion.

SB 33 adds specific exceptions to Texas abortion restrictions for certain medical conditions. It allows abortions when a physician determines they are necessary due to a lethal fetal anomaly or a life-limiting diagnosis where the fetus cannot survive outside the womb without extraordinary medical interventions. The bill also requires physicians performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy (or when the age is unknown but likely 20+ weeks) to use the method most likely to allow fetal survival, per medical judgment. These changes apply to physicians following the specified medical exceptions, not to general abortion access.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands abortion access for medical conditions, enhancing patient care options within healthcare services per physician determinations for lethal anomalies or life-limiting diagnoses.95% confidence
Sarah Eckhardt (D) Borris Miles (D) César Blanco (D) Roland Gutierrez (D) José Menéndez (D)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 154: Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.

HB 154 requires property tax appeal boards to use a homeowner's own appraisal of residential property when deciding tax value protests. If a homeowner submits a valid appraisal from a certified appraiser (not affiliated with a tax consultant) by the deadline, the board must rule in the homeowner's favor and adjust the property's assessed value accordingly. This directly affects residential property owners contesting their tax assessments under Texas law. The bill shifts the burden of proof to the appraisal district, mandating that they must meet a "preponderance of evidence" standard to override the homeowner's submitted appraisal.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires boards to use homeowner's appraisal, potentially lowering assessed values and taxes for property owners, providing tax relief.85% confidence
Cecil Bell (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HJR 19: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Texas legislature to set a lower maximum appraised value for homestead property taxes. It would authorize the legislature to limit the taxable value of a primary residence to the lesser of its most recent market value or 105% of its previous year's appraised value. This change would directly affect homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions, as the tax limit would take effect after they qualify for the exemption and expire if they or their spouse no longer qualify. The amendment requires voter approval, with a proposed election date of May 2, 2026. If approved, it would modify Article VIII of the Texas Constitution to create this new tax limitation mechanism.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCaps homestead tax increases at 105% of prior year, providing property tax relief for homeowners under homestead exemptions.90% confidence
Cecil Bell (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HR 21: In memory of Eulogio G. Flores of San Antonio.

HR 21 is a commemorative resolution honoring Eulogio G. Flores of San Antonio, who died on July 3, 2025, at age 79. It extends condolences to his family, including his wife Gloria, four children, 12 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter, and formally commemorates his life and legacy. The resolution was introduced by Representative Lujan and filed on July 21, 2025, as a ceremonial tribute without policy changes.
John Lujan (R)
introduced · Texas · House Jul 21, 2025

HB 160: Relating to requiring a warning on the labeling of certain consumable hemp products distributed or sold in this state.

HB 160 requires manufacturers and sellers of consumable hemp products (like edibles or drinks) containing more than 10 micrograms of THC per gram to include specific health warnings on product labels. The bill mandates one of ten randomized warnings about risks such as child poisoning, delayed effects, mental health impacts, or addiction, chosen at random or through rotation. It also requires additional labeling details like batch numbers, manufacturer names, a URL linking to lab test results, and proof that THC levels do not exceed 0.3%. This applies directly to businesses distributing these products within Texas, aiming to inform consumers about potential health risks associated with certain hemp-derived consumables.
Charlene Ward Johnson (D)
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