The 84th legislative session ended on June 1, 2015. See the bills that have become law.

Bill Caption Action
HB 52 Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 74 Relating to certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in certain rural areas. Filed
HB 102 Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft. Filed
HB 133 Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land. Filed
HB 152 Relating to the authority of the voters of certain counties to authorize the county to regulate the sale and use of fireworks; providing penalties. Filed
HB 155 Relating to the use of force in defense of property. Filed
HB 199 Relating to the issuance of specialty license plates for certain county officials. Filed
HB 217 Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Filed
HB 226 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 227 Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies. Filed
HB 229 Relating to the disposition of certain surplus motor vehicles and other law enforcement equipment by the Texas Facilities Commission. Filed
HB 242 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged. Filed
HB 262 Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden. Filed
HB 264 Relating to procedures for asserting taking claims against certain governmental entities. Filed
HB 276 Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Filed
HB 286 Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans. Filed
HB 287 Relating to accounting and payoff statements for certain seller-financed residential loans. Filed
HB 311 Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty. Filed
HB 365 Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units. Filed
HB 376 Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs. Filed
HB 381 Relating to the punishment for the offense of burglary of a vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 394 Relating to the information in ad valorem tax appraisal records that may not be posted on the Internet by an appraisal district. Filed
HB 397 Relating to the use of fireworks at certain Texas Department of Transportation rest areas; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 410 Relating to the amount of unclaimed lottery prize money to be deposited in the fund for veterans' assistance. Filed
HB 432 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 434 Relating to the classification of certain construction workers and complaints filed with the Texas Workforce Commission; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 490 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. Filed
HB 565 Relating to powers of private toll project entities. Filed
HB 615 Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk. Filed
HB 639 Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees. Filed
HB 660 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 678 Relating to advance notice regarding the housing of sexually violent predators at a new location in various counties of this state. Filed
HB 679 Relating to a study on homeless youth. Filed
HB 683 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans. Filed
HB 689 Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Filed
HB 692 Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention. Filed
HB 703 Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. Filed
HB 738 Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. Filed
HB 745 Relating to the installation of solar-powered stop signs by a property owners' association. Filed
HB 748 Relating to the regulation of liquid propane gas tanks on residential property. Filed
HB 750 Relating to a landowner's liability for certain aviation activities on or above the owner's land. Filed
HB 752 Relating to the eligibility of property used for affordable housing for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 806 Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person. Filed
HB 831 Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. Filed
HB 833 Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses. Filed
HB 843 Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Filed
HB 858 Relating to the presumption of abandonment of an inactive checking or savings account or a matured certificate of deposit. Filed
HB 862 Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility. Filed
HB 883 Relating to the punishment for the offense of graffiti and the creation of a graffiti pretrial diversion program; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 893 Relating to granting certain local governments general zoning authority around certain military facilities; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 898 Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. Filed
HB 907 Relating to the authority of a county or municipality to regulate the location of halfway houses; providing a criminal penalty; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 939 Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes. Filed
HB 957 Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 958 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 964 Relating to the calculation of the rollback tax rate of a school district. Filed
HB 971 Relating to requirements governing officers and directors of condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations. Filed
HB 982 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 983 Relating to the repeal of the requirement that counties and municipalities offer to remove graffiti from private property free of charge before requiring the property owner to remove the graffiti. Filed
HB 992 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 1002 Relating to disclosure of home mortgage information to a surviving spouse. Filed
HB 1004 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by certain toll road corporations. Filed
HB 1007 Relating to the purchase of iron, steel, and manufactured goods made in the United States for certain state, state-aided, and governmental entity construction projects. Filed
HB 1009 Relating to application fees and deposits paid to a landlord of residential rental property. Filed
HB 1022 Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of certain persons with a life estate in the homestead property. Filed
HB 1028 Relating to the eligibility of a charitable organization that provides affordable housing for female veterans and their dependents for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by the organization. Filed
HB 1029 Relating to trusts. Filed
HB 1057 Relating to certain conditions imposed on defendants convicted of an offense of graffiti or juveniles adjudicated as having engaged in conduct involving graffiti. Filed
HB 1072 Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve on the board of a property owners' association. Filed
HB 1086 Relating to the form of a motion to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or order setting an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the effective tax rate. Filed
HB 1178 Relating to the enforceability of certain restrictive covenants governing the use of fuel on and supply of fuel to property in certain subdivisions or other planned developments. Filed
HB 1190 Relating to the compensation of property owners whose property is damaged as a result of a pursuit involving a federal law enforcement agency. Filed
HB 1206 Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program. Filed
HB 1208 Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. Filed
HB 1220 Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 1221 Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation. Filed
HB 1239 Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. Filed
HB 1244 Relating to building code requirements for residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Filed
HB 1250 Relating to the requirements regarding creation of qualifying jobs for the purpose of eligibility for a limitation on appraised value of property for ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 1255 Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission to manage a construction project at the site of the G. J. Sutton State Office Complex in Bexar County. Filed
HB 1271 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. Filed
HB 1272 Relating to the presumption of abandonment of certain tangible personal property held by a county. Filed
HB 1276 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Filed
HB 1289 Relating to the acquisition and sale of unimproved real property by an urban land bank. Filed
HB 1291 Relating to the fees collected by prosecutors for collection and processing of certain checks or similar sight orders. Filed
HB 1328 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. Filed
HB 1332 Relating to the notice to vacate required to be given by a landlord to a tenant before filing an eviction suit. Filed
HB 1334 Relating to the appeal of a residential eviction suit. Filed
HB 1335 Relating to the collection of attorney fees in property owners' association foreclosures. Filed
HB 1362 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. Filed
HB 1374 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. Filed
HB 1406 Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. Filed
HB 1422 Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts. Filed
HB 1428 Relating to the administration of housing funds set aside for persons with disabilities through the homebuyer assistance program. Filed
HB 1442 Relating to a property owner's right to remove a tree or vegetation that the owner believes poses a fire risk. Filed
HB 1454 Relating to notice, reporting, and records requirements for holders of certain personal property that is or may be presumed abandoned. Filed
HB 1455 Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim. Filed
HB 1458 Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Filed
HB 1463 Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older. Filed
HB 1472 Relating to the enforcement of requirements for the issuance of local permits by regulatory agencies of political subdivisions. Filed
HB 1510 Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records. Filed
HB 1513 Relating to the minimum size of a tract of land used to raise or keep bees in order for the tract to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Filed
HB 1518 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. Filed
HB 1519 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 1530 Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. Filed
HB 1537 Relating to the sunset review of the authority of the governing bodies of taxing units to contract with attorneys to represent the taxing units in enforcing the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property in the taxing units. Filed
HB 1560 Relating to investment options for property recovered in a suit by a next friend or guardian ad litem on behalf of a minor or incapacitated person. Filed
HB 1562 Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. Filed
HB 1568 Relating to the evaluation of applications for certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Filed
HB 1575 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Filed
HB 1576 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Filed
HB 1577 Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests. Filed
HB 1588 Relating to the validity of certain timeshare interests. Filed
HB 1589 Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds. Filed
HB 1617 Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. Filed
HB 1627 Relating to the use of deadly force in defense of a person or property. Filed
HB 1639 Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. Filed
HB 1640 Relating to the compatibility of certain defense community regulations and structures with military operations. Filed
HB 1642 Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties. Filed
HB 1643 Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 1665 Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. Filed
HB 1726 Relating to a study by the consumer credit commissioner regarding payment by mortgage lenders of property tax loans. Filed
HB 1736 Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards. Filed
HB 1738 Relating to the release of certain restrictions on the use of certain highway rights-of-way transferred to a municipality from the Texas Department of Transportation. Filed
HB 1754 Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Filed
HB 1772 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. Filed
HB 1784 Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. Filed
HB 1792 Relating to regulation of residential short-term rental units and collection and reporting periods of hotel occupancy taxes; creating a criminal offense; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 1847 Relating to the designation of the trustee of an express trust as a beneficiary of a trust account or a P.O.D. payee of a P.O.D. account. Filed
HB 1851 Relating to promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters. Filed
HB 1853 Relating to the removal of a tenant's personal property after a writ of possession has been issued in an eviction suit. Filed
HB 1862 Relating to notice of hospital and emergency medical services liens. Filed
HB 1884 Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Filed
HB 1918 Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals; increasing a fee; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 1920 Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person. Filed
HB 1925 Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. Filed
HB 1933 Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Filed
HB 1936 Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender. Filed
HB 1943 Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records. Filed
HB 1944 Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities. Filed
HB 1946 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. Filed
HB 1953 Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate. Filed
HB 1965 Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rate of a taxing unit and voter approval of a proposed tax rate that exceeds the rollback tax rate. Filed
HB 1966 Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. Filed
HB 1975 Relating to the state's burden of proof in certain asset forfeiture proceedings under the Code of Criminal Procedure. Filed
HB 1980 Relating to the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead. Filed
HB 1981 Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property. Filed
HB 1982 Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston. Filed
HB 1990 Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings. Filed
HB 1991 Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. Filed
HB 1995 Relating to the authority to modify an ad valorem tax abatement agreement to extend the abatement period if a disaster prevents the property owner from complying with the agreement. Filed
HB 2003 Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Filed
HB 2024 Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies. Filed
HB 2033 Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. Filed
HB 2036 Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 2041 Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Filed
HB 2043 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HB 2047 Relating to the ability of a municipality to regulate the sale of alcohol near a public school. Filed
HB 2063 Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales. Filed
HB 2066 Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales. Filed
HB 2067 Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property. Filed
HB 2069 Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property. Filed
HB 2075 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Filed
HB 2076 Relating to notice requirements and other procedures relating to the possession or sale of a motor vehicle, motorboat, vessel, or outboard motor by a possessory lienholder. Filed
HB 2083 Relating to the determination of the appraised value of property for purposes of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal. Filed
HB 2096 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to certain multi-user data centers from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2104 Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. Filed
HB 2117 Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. Filed
HB 2143 Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. Filed
HB 2146 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Filed
HB 2147 Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote. Filed
HB 2148 Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote. Filed
HB 2177 Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. Filed
HB 2192 Relating to a project authorized to be undertaken by certain Type B economic development corporations in connection with certain multifamily housing. Filed
HB 2199 Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. Filed
HB 2207 Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. Filed
HB 2214 Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 2215 Relating to notice and opportunity to cure before filing certain enforcement actions against subdividers of land in certain border and economically distressed counties. Filed
HB 2261 Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. Filed
HB 2277 Relating to the disposition of certain surplus property by the Department of Public Safety. Filed
HB 2282 Relating to the procedures for protests and appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations. Filed
HB 2287 Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals. Filed
HB 2292 Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations. Filed
HB 2306 Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land if a change in use of the land occurs. Filed
HB 2313 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold by certain nonprofit organizations through a vending machine; adding a provision subject to a criminal offense. Filed
HB 2316 Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. Filed
HB 2336 Relating to the collection, consideration, and use of information not readily available to the general public by appraisal districts for ad valorem tax determination purposes. Filed
HB 2367 Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Filed
HB 2399 Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Filed
HB 2403 Relating to a landlord's duty to provide a copy of a lease to certain residential tenants. Filed
HB 2404 Relating to certain security devices for residential tenancies. Filed
HB 2424 Relating to fees paid to the Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority. Filed
HB 2431 Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit. Filed
HB 2432 Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by certain special districts. Filed
HB 2457 Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. Filed
HB 2460 Relating to allowing certain counties to regulate the land application of certain sewage sludge. Filed
HB 2468 Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo. Filed
HB 2473 Relating to establishing a grant program in the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to assist certain organizations that make residential mortgage loans to residents of certain neighborhoods. Filed
HB 2480 Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Filed
HB 2486 Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense. Filed
HB 2489 Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of residential leases or rental agreements. Filed
HB 2506 Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2507 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Filed
HB 2519 Relating to expenditures made by emergency services districts and the sale of district property. Filed
HB 2526 Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property. Filed
HB 2527 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a caterer of certain tangible personal property. Filed
HB 2534 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Filed
HB 2536 Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County. Filed
HB 2538 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Filed
HB 2544 Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. Filed
HB 2547 Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Fort Bend County. Filed
HB 2559 Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts. Filed
HB 2581 Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Filed
HB 2590 Relating to providing a remedy for fraud committed in certain real estate transactions. Filed
HB 2591 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment. Filed
HB 2594 Relating to the modification or termination of restrictions by petition in certain real estate developments with certain amenities. Filed
HB 2595 Relating to the use of municipal initiative and referendum to restrict property rights. Filed
HB 2619 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity. Filed
HB 2622 Relating to the procedure for claiming an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the Dallas County Utility and Reclamation District of certain property subject to a tax abatement agreement with the district and to the validation of certain actions of the district. Filed
HB 2627 Relating to creation of a task force to study the effects of population growth on counties in this state. Filed
HB 2634 Relating to the construction manager-at-risk used by a governmental entity. Filed
HB 2635 Relating to the creation and operation of a park and recreation district in counties that share a border on the San Marcos River and to the authority of the district to collect fees and issue bonds; creating a criminal offense and providing penalties. Filed
HB 2636 Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Filed
HB 2654 Relating to the authority of the Harris-Galveston Subsidence District to regulate certain water wells. Filed
HB 2663 Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of real property used for certain low-income or moderate-income housing. Filed
HB 2664 Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions. Filed
HB 2670 Relating to the deadline for counties and municipalities to provide notice of a proposed property tax rate. Filed
HB 2672 Relating to the powers of a public utility agency; authorizing fees and charges; granting the power of eminent domain. Filed
HB 2681 Relating to information required in a notice of sale of real property under contract lien. Filed
HB 2682 Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 2705 Relating to the value of property that may be transferred to a custodian or other person for the benefit of a minor under certain circumstances. Filed
HB 2706 Relating to the value of personal property exempt from seizure by creditors. Filed
HB 2709 Relating to the eligibility of property used for a large data center project for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Filed
HB 2710 Relating to the duty of an attorney ad litem to locate and represent a defendant in a suit to collect a delinquent ad valorem tax. Filed
HB 2712 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. Filed
HB 2719 Relating to the repeal of the criminal penalty for a violation of the interior designers licensing law. Filed
HB 2759 Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties. Filed
HB 2761 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Filed
HB 2767 Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts; amending provisions that authorize fees. Filed
HB 2797 Relating to the operation of certain property owners' associations. Filed
HB 2817 Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney. Filed
HB 2819 Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. Filed
HB 2838 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Filed
HB 2844 Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to the lease or rental to a full service event business of certain tangible personal property. Filed
HB 2860 Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. Filed
HB 2872 Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 2878 Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Filed
HB 2879 Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Filed
HB 2909 Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. Filed
HB 2914 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain charitable organizations that provide affordable housing to low-income veterans and their dependents. Filed
HB 2926 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Filed
HB 2977 Relating to issues affecting counties and certain other governmental entities; authorizing fees. Filed
HB 2991 Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements. Filed
HB 2999 Relating to restrictive covenants regarding firearms or firearms ammunition. Filed
HB 3002 Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road. Filed
HB 3011 Relating to the lease of undeveloped real property by certain hospital districts. Filed
HB 3012 Relating to appraisal review boards; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3013 Relating to the mediation and settlement of certain disputes relating to ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 3019 Relating to the competitive bid process for construction during contracting and delivery of construction projects. Filed
HB 3022 Relating to the construction or development of certain continuing care facilities. Filed
HB 3039 Relating to requiring certain metal building, roof, and component retailers to register with the comptroller; imposing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3064 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Filed
HB 3065 Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings. Filed
HB 3072 Relating to responsibility of new owners of residential rental property for tenant security deposits. Filed
HB 3079 Relating to the applicability of a statute of limitations to certain actions to enforce a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution. Filed
HB 3089 Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 3093 Relating to the value of a residential dwelling that may be offered or awarded as a prize at a charitable raffle. Filed
HB 3096 Relating to establishing a veterans cemetery in Webb County. Filed
HB 3125 Relating to abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to the newly created State Property Tax Board. Filed
HB 3135 Relating to the authority of school districts in certain counties to grant housing stipends to teachers employed by the districts and receive state reimbursement of those costs. Filed
HB 3136 Relating to the use of a small estate affidavit to distribute certain intestate estates. Filed
HB 3139 Relating to prompt action by certain holders of preferred debt and lien claims against secured property of a decedent's estate. Filed
HB 3148 Relating to the regulation of construction contractors; providing an administrative penalty; requiring an occupational registration; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3160 Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate. Filed
HB 3162 Relating to the correction of appraisal records. Filed
HB 3187 Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in municipalities and counties; changing a fee. Filed
HB 3190 Relating to the authority of certain persons to direct, consent to, or disapprove a trustee's decisions. Filed
HB 3193 Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Filed
HB 3207 Relating to the authority of the Public Utility Commission of Texas to approve certain payments by municipally owned utilities for transmission facilities in lieu of ad valorem taxes. Filed
HB 3208 Relating to rights to appeal rate and damage schedule determinations by the Board of Regents governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System. Filed
HB 3222 Relating to the priority of a transferred ad valorem tax lien. Filed
HB 3237 Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3242 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. Filed
HB 3244 Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities. Filed
HB 3247 Relating to the adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions granted by public school districts. Filed
HB 3280 Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose. Filed
HB 3284 Relating to venue for the appeal of a judgment of a district court determining an ad valorem tax appeal. Filed
HB 3295 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3296 Relating to an increase in punishment for certain persons convicted of theft of nickel-bearing alloys. Filed
HB 3297 Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals. Filed
HB 3304 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for tangible personal property sold to or used by certain state data center services providers. Filed
HB 3308 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Filed
HB 3311 Relating to the scoring criteria for an application for a low income housing tax credit and the allocation of those credits to developments reserved for elderly persons. Filed
HB 3316 Relating to the time for recording a durable power of attorney for certain real property transactions. Filed
HB 3326 Relating to decreasing the punishment for certain criminal offenses. Filed
HB 3339 Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings. Filed
HB 3344 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. Filed
HB 3346 Relating to the accrual of penalties and interest under the Property Tax Code. Filed
HB 3363 Relating to authorizing local government programs to provide assessments for residential water and energy improvements in designated regions, including authorizing the issuance of obligations to provide financing for the programs; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3364 Relating to the appeal of a judgment in an eviction suit. Filed
HB 3375 Relating to ownership and control of property acquired with state funds by the charter holder of an open-enrollment charter school. Filed
HB 3390 Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3393 Relating to underwriting standards for evaluating applications for low income housing tax credits. Filed
HB 3418 Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. Filed
HB 3428 Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent. Filed
HB 3436 Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Filed
HB 3437 Relating to application requirements for low income housing tax credits. Filed
HB 3438 Relating to the transfer of surplus or salvage state agency property. Filed
HB 3439 Relating to the donation of property from a state agency to an assistance organization or a local governmental entity. Filed
HB 3452 Relating to regulation of subdivisions in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Filed
HB 3460 Relating to provisions in the dedicatory instruments of property owners' associations regarding display of flags. Filed
HB 3470 Relating to ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 3493 Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Filed
HB 3497 Relating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded low income housing tax credits. Filed
HB 3532 Relating to access to certain confidential information provided in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation. Filed
HB 3535 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for certain developments. Filed
HB 3539 Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision. Filed
HB 3540 Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits. Filed
HB 3561 Relating to damages in certain wrongful eviction actions. Filed
HB 3564 Relating to certain communications regarding the appointment of certain appraisal review board members; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3576 Relating to restrictions on the use, transfer, and sale of housing developments that have received certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Filed
HB 3594 Relating to credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district. Filed
HB 3598 Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions. Filed
HB 3608 Relating to the award of certain financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. Filed
HB 3609 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. Filed
HB 3611 Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property. Filed
HB 3614 Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit. Filed
HB 3620 Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality. Filed
HB 3644 Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds. Filed
HB 3646 Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty. Filed
HB 3649 Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee. Filed
HB 3650 Relating to the collection, administration, and enforcement of state taxes and fees. Filed
HB 3660 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded to at-risk developments. Filed
HB 3663 Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent. Filed
HB 3689 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. Filed
HB 3695 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans. Filed
HB 3704 Relating to the development of a statewide motor vehicle registration program to prevent transnational motor vehicle theft, including authorizing proposed fees to support the program. Filed
HB 3739 Relating to preferred qualifications for serving on an appraisal review board or panel of the board that hears ad valorem tax protests concerning commercial real property in certain appraisal districts. Filed
HB 3750 Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state. Filed
HB 3761 Relating to reactivation of certain real estate broker licenses. Filed
HB 3762 Relating to the designation of a trust as a business purpose trust. Filed
HB 3767 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. Filed
HB 3774 Relating to the use of money administered through the Energy Services Program for Low-Income Individuals. Filed
HB 3776 Relating to the phasing out by 2025 of the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. Filed
HB 3787 Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. Filed
HB 3793 Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Filed
HB 3818 Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility. Filed
HB 3826 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Filed
HB 3827 Relating to tax increment financing. Filed
HB 3849 Relating to the liability of a person granting access to a gated community to a process server. Filed
HB 3856 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. Filed
HB 3861 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property. Filed
HB 3866 Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities. Filed
HB 3867 Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees. Filed
HB 3869 Relating to the appointment of commissioners of public housing authorities. Filed
HB 3870 Relating to the appointment of a master in chancery in certain counties to aid in the determination of certain ad valorem tax appeals. Filed
HB 3881 Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads. Filed
HB 3895 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals. Filed
HB 3901 Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. Filed
HB 3915 Relating to the assessment of damages in condemnation proceedings regarding high speed rail companies. Filed
HB 3951 Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense. Filed
HB 3960 Relating to the authority of a property owner to enter into a property tax loan if the property is already subject to a lien securing such a loan. Filed
HB 3988 Relating to transparency in the reporting of eminent domain authority and the creation of an eminent domain database. Filed
HB 3989 Relating to the determination of the appraised value of property for purposes of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal. Filed
HB 3993 Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. Filed
HB 4011 Relating to reporting and monitoring requirements related to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings. Filed
HB 4013 Relating to studies on homeless veterans and youth. Filed
HB 4015 Relating to land bank demonstration programs. Filed
HB 4022 Relating to the prohibition of housing discrimination and to the enforcement of that prohibition; creating an offense. Filed
HB 4023 Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. Filed
HB 4025 Relating to funding to counties for transportation infrastructure projects located in areas of the state affected by increased oil and gas production, including money from county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Filed
HB 4074 Relating to the presentation of evidence in appraisal review board hearings on protests. Filed
HB 4101 Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits set aside for at-risk developments. Filed
HB 4175 Relating to eminent domain powers of certain conservation and reclamation districts. Filed
HB 4210 Relating to authorizing the East Downtown Management District to impose a tax, fee, or assessment on a residential property. Filed
HCR 123 Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development. Filed
HCR 144 Instructing the enrolling clerk of the House to make corrections in H.B. No. 2404. Filed
HJR 17 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. Filed
HJR 18 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Filed
HJR 20 Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation. Filed
HJR 23 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. Filed
HJR 25 Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation. Filed
HJR 30 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 42 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged. Filed
HJR 51 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 57 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year. Filed
HJR 66 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 67 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans. Filed
HJR 71 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. Filed
HJR 72 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 74 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 75 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Filed
HJR 84 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program. Filed
HJR 85 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Filed
HJR 87 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of certain real property used to provide housing to certain persons with disabilities. Filed
HJR 88 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing bodies of certain political subdivisions to exempt from ad valorem taxation the real and tangible personal property of businesses during an initial period of operation in this state. Filed
HJR 93 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Filed
HJR 96 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of certain political subdivisions to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead. Filed
HJR 98 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. Filed
HJR 99 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Filed
HJR 100 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Filed
HJR 101 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 109 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit a county to issue bonds or notes to finance transportation and infrastructure projects in a defined area to be repaid from increases in revenue from ad valorem taxes in the area. Filed
HJR 116 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty. Filed
HJR 117 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization. Filed
HJR 127 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution. Filed
HJR 128 Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the limitation of fees that may be charged for a home equity loan. Filed
HJR 131 Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning fees that are subject to the maximum allowable limit to obtain a home equity loan. Filed
HJR 134 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. Filed
HJR 135 Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount. Filed
HJR 139 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to phase out by 2025 the ad valorem taxation by a school district of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory. Filed
HJR 140 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Filed
HJR 141 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for credits against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the property of certain persons who provide an educational alternative for a child eligible to attend a public school in the district. Filed
HJR 143 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000. Filed
HR 652 Honoring the Real Estate Councils of Texas for its service to the real estate industry. Filed
HR 1696 Recognizing April 14, 2015, as REALTOR Appreciation Day at the State Capitol. Filed
SB 1 Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 32 Relating to the services provided by a colonia self-help center. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 50 Relating to ad valorem tax liens on personal property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 77 Relating to the development of a climate adaptation plan by certain entities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 146 Relating to compensation to victims of stalking for relocation and housing rental expenses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 154 Relating to rest breaks for employees of certain contractors with a governmental entity; providing an administrative penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 155 Relating to required workers' compensation insurance coverage for building and construction contractors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 156 Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 178 Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 182 Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem rollback tax rates of certain taxing units. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 217 Relating to the self-directed and semi-independent status of certain agencies and to the requirements applicable to, and the oversight of, those agencies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 267 Relating to the regulation by a municipality or county of the rental or leasing of housing accommodations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 273 Relating to certain offenses relating to carrying concealed handguns on property owned or leased by a governmental entity; providing a civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 278 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 279 Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and to the authority of the governing body of any taxing unit that has adopted an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to reduce the amount of or repeal the exemption. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 280 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 281 Relating to the information required to be included in an affidavit submitted by a property owner who elects to offer evidence or argument by affidavit in an appraisal review board hearing on certain protests. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 282 Relating to the period for which certain property acquired by a charitable organization to provide low-income housing may be exempted from ad valorem taxation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 283 Relating to requirements for the nonjudicial foreclosure of certain residential mortgage liens. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 284 Relating to service of citation in connection with an application for an expedited court order allowing the foreclosure of a contract lien. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 360 Relating to regulatory takings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 362 Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of certain changes in the use of open-space land appraised as agricultural land. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 387 Relating to trusts and certain other forms of asset protection. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 393 Relating to the punishment for certain offenses against property or against public administration. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 399 Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue debt obligations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 444 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by certain toll road corporations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 450 Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 462 Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 474 Relating to the recovery of costs and fees in connection with certain eminent domain proceedings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 475 Relating to a property right in certain DNA samples; providing injunctive relief and a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 478 Relating to the promulgation of certain forms for use in landlord-tenant matters. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 479 Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 483 Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 497 Relating to the use of money in a tax increment fund to pay costs related to public improvements used for social services programs and permanent supportive housing that promotes the development or redevelopment of a reinvestment zone. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 498 Relating to building code requirements for residential property insured by the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 500 Relating to self-settled asset protection trusts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 506 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision of this state to execute certain contracts for the use or acquisition of personal property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 515 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 525 Relating to ad valorem tax lien transfers. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 545 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 569 Relating to the presumption of abandonment of certain tangible personal property held by a county. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 570 Relating to the use of fireworks at certain Texas Department of Transportation rest areas; creating a criminal offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 583 Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 584 Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 592 Relating to the deadlines for delivering or filing certain ad valorem tax-related documents. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 593 Relating to pretrial settlement discussions during ad valorem tax appeals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 594 Relating to the provision of certain information by a title insurance company to a buyer of residential real estate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 598 Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 608 Relating to an exemption for certain tangible personal property related to medical data centers from the sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 611 Relating to the confidentiality of certain water well reports. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 619 Relating to ballot propositions authorizing certain political subdivisions to issue bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 624 Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 638 Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 678 Relating to coordinated county transportation authorities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 683 Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 699 Relating to the Texas Real Estate Commission and the regulation of certain real estate professionals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 720 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to prohibit hydraulic fracturing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 738 Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 739 Relating to the right of a person to enter the person's residence or former residence accompanied by a peace officer to recover certain personal property; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 744 Relating to the form of a motion to adopt an ordinance, resolution, or order setting an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the effective tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 758 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 762 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 763 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain income-producing tangible personal property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 766 Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 767 Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 773 Relating to the requirement a protest or appeal based upon inequality of appraisal be determined by the application of generally accepted appraisal methods and techniques. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 794 Relating to the authority of a political subdivision to issue debt to purchase or lease tangible personal property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 798 Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 809 Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 833 Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 834 Relating to procedures required before certain condominium associations file a suit or initiate an arbitration proceeding for a defect or design claim. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 849 Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 856 Relating to the prohibition of certain discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity or expression; providing an administrative penalty; creating an offense. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 862 Relating to voting methods in a property owners' association election or vote. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 864 Relating to secret ballots in a property owners' association election or vote. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 875 Relating to the regulation of state trust companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 884 Relating to the deadline for certain taxing units to provide notice of the unit's proposed property tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 903 Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 910 Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 929 Relating to building energy efficiency performance standards; establishing the Building Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 938 Relating to the exercise of eminent domain by a toll project entity. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 945 Relating to funding under the public school finance system for a school district with a compressed tax rate below the state maximum compressed tax rate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 958 Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission to manage a construction project at the site of the G. J. Sutton State Office Complex in Bexar County. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 969 Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 973 Relating to financial assistance administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs in certain rural areas. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 976 Relating to certain qualified residential rental assistance projects financed by private activity bonds. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 980 Relating to jurisdiction in an eminent domain proceeding in Harris County. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1007 Relating to the practices and professions regulated by the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1008 Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1009 Relating to the amount of a sales and use tax refund for tangible personal property used to provide cable television service, Internet access service, or telecommunications services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1019 Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1020 Relating to the designation of the trustee of an express trust as a beneficiary of a trust account or a P.O.D. payee of a P.O.D. account. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1021 Relating to reporting requirements for certain unclaimed property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1030 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1038 Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1041 Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1062 Relating to the registration and certification of county tax assessor-collectors and their employees. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1081 Relating to the disclosure of certain information under a consolidated insurance program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1084 Relating to ad valorem tax appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1103 Relating to the eligibility of property used for large data center projects for ad valorem tax benefits under the Texas Economic Development Act. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1104 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to large data center projects from the sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1113 Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1117 Relating to housing services provided through the transitional living services program to certain children in the conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1133 Relating to the repossession of an aircraft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1137 Relating to improvement projects of the Sabine-Neches Navigation District of Jefferson County, Texas; providing authority to issue anticipation notes and time warrants. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1144 Relating to intermunicipal commuter rail districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1147 Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1154 Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1168 Relating to the operation of certain property owners' associations, condominium unit owners' associations, and councils of owners. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1179 Relating to abolishing certain occupational licensing requirements and associated regulations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1201 Relating to the value of personal property exempt from seizure by creditors. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1202 Relating to the value of property that may be transferred to a custodian or other person for the benefit of a minor under certain circumstances. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1203 Relating to exemptions from the applicability of the Texas Secure and Fair Enforcement for Mortgage Licensing Act of 2009 and other laws applicable to residential mortgage loan originators. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1215 Relating to a study of the feasibility and benefits to this state of abolishing the property tax assistance division of the office of the comptroller of public accounts and transferring its powers and duties to an independent agency. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1220 Relating to tax increment financing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1226 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for certain equipment used for digital audio broadcasting. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1244 Relating to property owners' association elections and votes. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1264 Relating to the regulation of certain industrialized housing and industrialized buildings. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1268 Relating to the commencement of construction of a project following the filing of a final decision to issue an air quality permit or permit amendment for the project. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1275 Relating to a sales and use tax exemption for taxable items used to make certain home improvements for certain disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1285 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1314 Relating to the award of points for affordable housing projects that are awarded low income housing tax credits. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1315 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1316 Relating to the system by which an application for a low income housing tax credit is scored. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1325 Relating to grants to local governmental entities from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1328 Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1344 Relating to the removal of a tenant's personal property after a writ of possession has been issued in an eviction suit. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1367 Relating to certain obligations of and limitations on landlords. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1368 Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1375 Relating to authorizing certain border counties and municipalities in those counties to regulate land development; providing a penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1376 Relating to natural disaster housing recovery. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1384 Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1394 Relating to the presentation of evidence in appraisal review board hearings on protests. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1412 Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1413 Relating to the powers, duties, and administration of groundwater conservation districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1452 Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1454 Relating to authorizing counties to require the submission of digital maps in connection with the county plat approval process. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1468 Relating to certain communications regarding the appointment or conduct of certain appraisal review board members; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1469 Relating to regular reapplication for certain pollution control exemptions from ad valorem taxation granted for certain property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1473 Relating to liability of persons who lease dwellings to persons with criminal records. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1515 Relating to the temporary exemption of certain tangible personal property related to a data center from the state sales and use tax. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1535 Relating to procedures to amend a declaration by a property owners association. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1552 Relating to additional functions of a commission panel of a municipal building and standards commission. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1575 Relating to county regulation of lots in platted subdivisions that have remained undeveloped for 25 years or more. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1580 Relating to a study on homeless veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1586 Relating to disposition of certain unclaimed money by local telephone exchange companies. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1589 Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1592 Relating to the designation of certain customer bill payment assistance program costs as an expense of operation that is a first lien against revenue securing certain public securities or obligations in certain municipalities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1597 Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1601 Relating to railroads in this state. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1615 Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1616 Relating to the composition of the Texas Water Development Board. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1626 Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1628 Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1634 Relating to limiting certain powers of the Goforth Special Utility District. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1635 Relating to the establishment and administration of a program by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1636 Relating to financial assistance provided by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation for the demolition and replacement of unsafe housing and the purchase of manufactured homes by individuals and families of very low income. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1658 Relating to a study and report on the establishment of a franchise tax credit for the development of low income housing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1669 Relating to the designation of an office in the Department of Agriculture to focus on matters relating to colonias. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1670 Relating to the provision of affordable housing in colonias, rural communities, and small municipalities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1679 Relating to procedures for a certain municipalities to adopt or amend a national model building code. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1680 Relating to the procedure for the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate by a taxing unit. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1692 Relating to the establishment of a limit on the maximum ad valorem tax rate of a county or municipality for a tax year based on inflation and the rate of population growth. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1693 Relating to the exemption of certain inventory from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1694 Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1716 Relating to the governance of certain housing authorities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1719 Relating to the evaluation of an application for a low income housing tax credit. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1725 Relating to notice of excess proceeds following an ad valorem tax sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1730 Relating to the administration by the General Land Office of money allocated to this state from the national Housing Trust Fund. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1739 Relating to the procedure by which the assessor for a taxing unit is required to provide certain ad valorem tax-related information to a property owner or the owner's agent. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1751 Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1760 Relating to the transparent and equitable application of ad valorem tax procedures. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1785 Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1788 Relating to county energy transportation reinvestment zones. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1804 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1809 Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1812 Relating to transparency in the reporting and public availability of information regarding eminent domain authority; providing a civil penalty. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1821 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1828 Relating to the creation of the offense of cargo theft. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1832 Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1843 Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1852 Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1859 Relating to the restoration of expired eminent domain authority of certain rural rail transportation districts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1860 Relating to the definition of "heavy equipment" for purposes of the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1883 Relating to the administration of housing funds set aside for persons with disabilities through the homebuyer assistance program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1892 Relating to a study on homeless youth. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1894 Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1895 Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1915 Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1933 Relating to an exemption from the sales and use tax for items sold through a vending machine operated by certain nonprofit organizations. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1948 Relating to certain holders of motor home manufacturer's and dealer's licenses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1950 Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1956 Relating to property tax lenders and property tax loans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1957 Relating to the payment of property taxes through the use of property tax loans or other means. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1962 Relating to the awarding of certain contracts of the Veterans' Land Board to veteran-owned businesses. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1965 Relating to low income housing tax credits awarded for at-risk developments. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1976 Relating to the establishment and administration of a program designed to increase the availability of affordable housing. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1981 Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1985 Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1988 Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1989 Relating to underwriting standards for evaluating applications for low income housing tax credits. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1996 Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1997 Relating to the authority of a property owner to enter into a property tax loan if the property is already subject to a lien securing such a loan. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 1998 Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SB 2063 Relating to the establishment and administration of the Texas Safe Home Demonstration Program. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 1 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 14 Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 20 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of any political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage or a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 21 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 28 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 29 Proposing a constitutional amendment to extend the number of days that certain tangible personal property to be transported outside of this state is exempt from ad valorem taxation. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 30 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 35 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions tangible personal property used by the owner of the property to manufacture, process, or fabricate tangible personal property for ultimate sale. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 36 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property valued at less than $50,000. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 40 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 46 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 48 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the issuance of additional obligations to provide financial assistance to counties for roadways to serve border colonias. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 57 Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and extending the number of days that certain tangible personal property that is exempt from ad valorem taxation due to its temporary location in this state may remain located in this state before forfeiting the right to the exemption. Received by the Secretary of the Senate
SJR 60 Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. Received by the Secretary of the Senate

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