House bill · 89R

HB 4959

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

Did not pass

Progress

21 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 13
Referred to committee
Stopped here
Heard in committee
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber
Sent to governor
Became law

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Full history

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Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Read first time
Apr 3, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 13, 2025 · House

Authors

and 2 coauthors or sponsors

Andy HopperR

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Richard Hayes cosponsorR
Ellen Troxclair cosponsorR

Topics

Agriculture Parks & Wildlife: General Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: Property-Exemptions

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 552Relating to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to determine standards for the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain agricultural land used to raise or keep bees.	Mary GonzálezD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 30, 2025Received from the House
HB 3930Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for raising or keeping exotic animals.	Wes VirdellR	Filed	Did not pass	Mar 27, 2025Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
HB 3370Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.	Trent AshbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1244Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1399Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.	Cody HarrisR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025See remarks for effective date
HJR 99Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.	Cody HarrisR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 13, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State