House bill · 89R

HB 19

Relating to the issuance and repayment of debt by local governments, including the adoption of an ad valorem tax rate and the use of ad valorem tax revenue for the repayment of debt.

Did not pass

Progress

38 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 14
Referred to committee
Mar 17
Heard in committee
Apr 21
Reported from committee
Stopped here
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Left pending in committee
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Ways & Means
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Ways & Means
Apr 21, 2025 · House
Referred to Ways & Means Ways & Means
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 17, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 14, 2025 · House

Authors

and 2 coauthors or sponsors

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Carrie Isaac cosponsorR
Will Metcalf cosponsorR

In committee

Ways & Means
House
Referred Mar 17, 2025 · heard Apr 21, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Elections: General Political Subdivisions Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: School District

Bill text

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HB 3680Relating to subdivision plat requirements in certain counties; authorizing a fee; authorizing a civil penalty; creating a criminal offense.	Erin GámezD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4236Relating to the creation of a study group to evaluate the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.	Trey Martinez FischerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1494Relating to the authority of certain political subdivisions to change the date of their general elections.	Nathan JohnsonD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 9Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property that is held or used for the production of income.	Morgan MeyerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 12, 2025See remarks for effective date