House committee · 89th Legislature (2025)

Ways & Means

Of 409 bills referred here, the committee heard 197 and reported out 151, typically 22 days after referral.

Referred

409

Heard

197

48% of referrals

Reported out

151

37% report rate

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days with at least one bill heard

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
SB 2206Relating to a franchise tax credit for, and the application of sales and use taxes to, certain research and development expenses.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 22, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 263Relating to the computation of the cost of goods sold by television and radio broadcasters for purposes of the franchise tax.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
SB 467Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 1352Relating to the deadline for filing an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions or allocations and the calculation of the penalty for filing a late application for such an exemption or allocation.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 850Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.Here: reported out	Mayes MiddletonR	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.Here: reported out	Trey Martinez FischerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4044Relating to certain expenditures by public institutions of higher education and university systems that are eligible for certain tax credits.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 3159Relating to a severance tax exemption for oil and gas produced from certain previously inactive restimulation wells; providing a civil penalty.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 3424Relating to the ad valorem taxation of certain dealer's heavy equipment inventory.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 2018Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 103Relating to the creation and maintenance of a database of taxing unit bond, tax, and bond-related project information; providing a civil penalty.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 2508Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.Here: reported out	Chris TurnerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 2900Relating to certain advisory entities and work groups under the jurisdiction of the comptroller of public accounts or on which the comptroller's office is represented and to the repeal or redesignation of certain of those entities.Here: reported out	Lois KolkhorstR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2894Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.Here: reported out	Hillary HicklandR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3487Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that participate in an oyster shell recycling program are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.Here: reported out	Todd HunterR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 247Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 2313Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.Here: reported out	Carl TepperR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4226Relating to exemptions from the taxes imposed on the sale, use, or rental of a motor vehicle for a vehicle purchased, used, or rented by a nonprofit food bank or a provider of housing and related services.Here: reported out	Penny Morales ShawD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1453Relating to the current debt rate and tax rate of a taxing unit for ad valorem tax purposes.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 2520Relating to the calculation of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 851Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits.Here: reported out	Mike SchofieldR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 3486Relating to a deduction from the amount of taxable sales used to calculate the amount of sales and use taxes that the owners of restaurants that purchase Texas farm-raised oysters are required to remit to the comptroller of public accounts.Here: reported out	Todd HunterR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2525Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property owned by a charitable organization that is engaged in providing housing and related facilities and services to persons who are at least 62 years of age.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 2064Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 23Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 16, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 4Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 16, 2025See remarks for effective date
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.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Became law	Became law	Jun 12, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 529Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive and use tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Kevin SparksR	Became law	Became law	May 30, 2025Effective immediately
SB 402Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	May 30, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 3307Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2027Relating to the authority of the Brazoria County Commissioners Court to execute tax abatement agreements for property within the Port Freeport district.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective immediately
HB 2742Relating to the split-payment of ad valorem taxes.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Became law	Became law	May 29, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 2974Relating to municipal and county hotel occupancy taxes and the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project; authorizing the imposition of taxes.Here: reported out	Tom CraddickR	Passed second chamber	Did not pass	May 29, 2025Senate appoints conferees-reported
SB 2173Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HJR 133Proposing 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 veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.Here: reported out	Chris TurnerD	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 28, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 3336Relating to an alcoholic beverage tax credit for certain liquor or malt beverage byproducts donated for agricultural use in this state.Here: reported out	Brad BuckleyR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Placed on intent calendar
HB 30Relating to the effect of a disaster and associated costs on the calculation of certain tax rates and the procedure for adoption of a tax rate by a taxing unit.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 4580Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.Here: reported out	Sam HarlessR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 28, 2025Placed on intent calendar
SB 1163Relating to the circumstances under which an appraisal review board is required to postpone a protest hearing.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2521Relating to notification of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of the death of a resident of the county in which the district is located and the determination by the chief appraiser of the effect of the decedent's death on the continued eligibility of any property in the county previously owned by the decedent for any exemption allowed for the property.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2063Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SJR 84Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 27, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 2452Relating to the compensation of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district.Here: reported out	Kelly HancockR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 27, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1023Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 27, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 2539Relating to the adoption of an ordinance issuing a tax increment bond by certain municipalities that have designated a tax increment reinvestment zone.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2322Relating to the findings required to be made by the comptroller of public accounts in order to recommend for approval an application for a limitation on the taxable value of eligible property for school district maintenance and operations ad valorem tax purposes under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.Here: reported out	John SmitheeR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2541Relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1277Relating to the municipal sales and use tax for street maintenance.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2873Relating to the requirement that certain tax reports be filed electronically.Here: reported out	Lois KolkhorstR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2538Relating to the plan required to be adopted by the board of directors of an appraisal district for periodically conducting certain reappraisal activities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2747Relating to limitations applicable to certain agreements providing for a rebate of municipal sales and use taxes or a grant or loan based on those taxes.Here: reported out	Angela PaxtonR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1030Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for certain aircraft components and other property required for normal aircraft operations.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1531Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes; authorizing a fee.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 26, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1109Relating to an exemption from certain motor fuel taxes for counties in this state.Here: reported out	Gary VanDeaverR	Became law	Became law	May 26, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 2774Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.Here: reported out	Adam HinojosaR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 2723Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.Here: reported out	Charles CunninghamR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 771Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 1502Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 22Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of intangible personal property.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 266Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3093Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.Here: reported out	Denise VillalobosR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 1025Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
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.Here: reported out	Cody HarrisR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 1392Relating to the postponement of the delinquency date for a payment of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit if the office of the collector for the taxing unit is closed on the delinquency date.Here: reported out	John BucyD	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 2730Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a new application or confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective immediately
SB 2532Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain municipalities that receive municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue and other money from a local park board of trustees.Here: reported out	Mayes MiddletonR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2519Relating to restrictions on the use of certain ad valorem tax revenue for the payment of public securities.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 34Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property located in a county that borders the United Mexican States that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 23, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 2Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 22, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 2529Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 22, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 5596Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate for certain municipalities that receive municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue and other money from a local park board of trustees.Here: reported out	Terri Leo-WilsonR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 22, 2025Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 85Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.Here: reported out	Paul BettencourtR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 22, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 4755Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.Here: reported out	Janie LopezR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3179Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.Here: reported out	Wes VirdellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3954Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Sheryl ColeD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3196Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.Here: reported out	Janie LopezR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 4222Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax, the applicability and rates of that tax in certain counties, and the use of revenue from that tax.Here: reported out	A.J. LouderbackR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 4098Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Caroline Harris DavilaR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3066Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to certain tax revenue associated with hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Jeff LeachR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3567Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.Here: reported out	James FrankR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 1039Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities and the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax; authorizing the imposition of a tax.Here: reported out	Eddie MoralesD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3715Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Bobby GuerraD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3241Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Caroline Harris DavilaR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 5165Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Brooks LandgrafR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 2370Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain venue projects.Here: reported out	Janie LopezR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3169Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Ben BumgarnerR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 4412Relating to the use of hotel occupancy tax revenue for certain public improvement projects by certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Brooks LandgrafR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 3178Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.Here: reported out	Wes VirdellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 4926Relating to authorizing certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax and the use of revenue from that tax.Here: reported out	Trey WhartonR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HB 4683Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Jeff LeachR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Economic Development
HJR 1Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 20, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 1415Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.Here: reported out	Bryan HughesR	Became law	Became law	May 19, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
HB 4847Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.Here: reported out	Todd HunterR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 19, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 4240Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of a charitable organization that provides financial support for medical care at certain institutions of higher education.Here: reported out	Cody VasutR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 16, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 5562Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue from a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Rhetta BowersD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3182Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Helen KerwinR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Postponed
HB 2289Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Carrie IsaacR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Received from the House
HB 3199Relating to the requirement that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to a property owner by certified mail.Here: reported out	Tom CraddickR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 73Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of certain low-income persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.Here: reported out	Terry WilsonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 5169Relating to limitations applicable to certain agreements providing for a rebate of municipal sales and use taxes or a grant or loan based on those taxes.Here: reported out	Matt ShaheenR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 105Relating to the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Postponed
HB 3993Relating to taxes imposed on vinous liquor.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 15, 2025Referred to State Affairs
HB 3830Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain watershed protection activities.Here: reported out	Pat CurryR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3504Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain qualified tools and equipment for a limited period.Here: reported out	Trey Martinez FischerD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3118Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue in certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3637Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Received from the House
HB 3710Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2825Relating to sales and use tax rates and refunds for certain tangible personal property used to provide cable television services, Internet access services, or telecommunications services; reducing the rate of the state sales and use tax applicable to certain taxable items.Here: reported out	Tom CraddickR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 5478Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions.Here: reported out	Helen KerwinR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4979Relating to the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate of certain junior college districts.Here: reported out	Sergio MuñozD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 982Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of certain low-income individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.Here: reported out	Terry WilsonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 2Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.Here: reported out	Charlie GerenR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 14, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 4659Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Cas Garcia HernandezD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 14, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4682Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue and certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project by certain municipalities.Here: reported out	Jeff LeachR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 135Relating to exemptions from sales and use taxes for game animals and exotic animals.Here: reported out	Angie ButtonR	Became law	Became law	May 13, 2025Effective immediately
HB 3117Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4752Relating to the eligibility of certain charitable organizations to receive an exemption from ad valorem taxation.Here: reported out	Brooks LandgrafR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Referred to Local Government
SB 1058Relating to the exclusion of certain securities transaction payments from the total revenue of a taxable entity that is a registered securities market operator.Here: reported out	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 13, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
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.Here: reported out	Cody HarrisR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 13, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HB 2404Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.Here: reported out	King–	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 13, 2025Postponed
HJR 138Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a carbon tax.Here: reported out	Daniel AldersR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HJR 88Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.Here: reported out	Carrie IsaacR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Received from the House
HB 3045Relating to a franchise tax exemption for corporations operating a spaceport for certain national defense purposes.Here: reported out	Stan GerdesR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Referred to Finance
HB 1186Relating to the entitlement of certain municipalities to receive tax revenue from certain establishments located near a hotel and convention center project.Here: reported out	Tom CraddickR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3879Relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 10, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3076Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.Here: reported out	Jared PattersonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 5447Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 5444Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1663Relating to a credit or refund for diesel fuel taxes paid on diesel fuel used in this state by auxiliary power units or power take-off equipment.Here: reported out	Trent AshbyR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1769Relating to the classification of certain entities as primarily engaged in retail trade for purposes of the franchise tax.Here: reported out	Drew DarbyR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1937Relating to certain tax and fee collection procedures and taxpayer suits.Here: reported out	Tom CraddickR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 9, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 249Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.Here: reported out	Diego BernalD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 8, 2025Received from the House
HB 3605Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that employ certain apprentices in broadband utility engineering or construction jobs.Here: reported out	Claudia OrdazD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Reported favorably as substituted
SJR 18Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.Here: reported out	Charles PerryR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 172Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the political subdivision.Here: reported out	Katrina PiersonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 4060Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the taxing unit.Here: reported out	Katrina PiersonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 5446Relating to the text of ballot propositions that increase taxes.Here: reported out	Ellen TroxclairR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 4Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the enactment of a law imposing an occupation tax on certain entities that enter into transactions conveying securities or imposing a tax on certain securities transactions.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Passed second chamber	Passed Legislature	May 5, 2025Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 72Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 29, 2025Referred to Local Government
HJR 31Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to define certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 29, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 255Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.Here: reported out	Ryan GuillenR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 29, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 1587Relating to the sales tax exemption period for clothing, footwear, and certain school-related items.Here: reported out	Lacey HullR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 972Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property other than a residence homestead that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.Here: reported out	Candy NobleR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Local Government
HB 1256Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.Here: reported out	Erin ZwienerD	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HJR 6Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 3684Relating to the exclusion of certain securities transaction payments from the total revenue of a taxable entity that is a registered securities market operator.Here: reported out	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1035Relating to the contents of an affidavit required to be included with an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of real property used to operate a child-care facility.Here: reported out	James TalaricoD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 24, 2025Received from the House
HB 3077Relating to reports by certain persons involved in the manufacture and distribution of alcoholic beverages for purposes of sales and use taxes.Here: reported out	Chuy HinojosaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 24, 2025Referred to Finance
HB 134Relating to the location at which certain sales are consummated for purposes of local sales and use taxes.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 9, 2025Considered in Calendars
HB 8Relating to a reduction in the maximum compressed tax rate of a school district.Here: reported out	Morgan MeyerR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	Apr 9, 2025Considered in Calendars
HB 195Relating to the dissemination of certain school district ad valorem tax-related information.Here: reported out	Mihaela PleșaD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Local Government
SJR 60Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.Here: left pending	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1633Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.Here: left pending	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 23, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 524Relating to the exemption from the franchise tax and certain filing fees for certain businesses owned by veterans.Here: left pending	Donna CampbellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 21, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2779Relating to the allocation and use of certain hotel occupancy tax revenues.Here: left pending	Brian BirdwellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 12, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 195Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.Here: left pending	Harold DuttonD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4085Relating to the sales and use tax exemption for the repair, remodeling, or maintenance of aircraft.Here: left pending	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Withdrawn from schedule
HB 1879Relating to a franchise tax credit for entities that establish a grocery store or healthy corner store in a food desert.Here: left pending	Lauren SimmonsD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 5217Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans and surviving spouses of certain armed services members.Here: left pending	Perez, Vincent–	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4270Relating to the authority of certain taxing units to enter into an agreement to abate ad valorem taxes imposed on an individual's residence homestead that is located in a reinvestment zone.Here: left pending	Perez, Vincent–	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 5268Relating to the maximum amount of penalties that may be imposed for delinquent taxes and tax reports and the application of taxpayer payments to taxes, penalties, and interest.Here: left pending	Sergio MuñozD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2133Relating to a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to the effect of the credit on the determination of the taxable value of a school district.Here: left pending	Salman BhojaniD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3581Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.Here: left pending	Harold DuttonD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 96Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.Here: left pending	Venton JonesD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 97Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.Here: left pending	Richard RaymondD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 209Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.Here: left pending	Salman BhojaniD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 485Relating to the authority of an emergency services district to impose a sales tax on gas and electricity sold for residential use.Here: left pending	Philip CortezD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1367Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.Here: left pending	Venton JonesD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1827Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a change of use of certain land.Here: left pending	Shelby SlawsonR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1370Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.Here: left pending	Richard RaymondD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 119Proposing 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 such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.Here: left pending	Liz CamposD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2032Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.Here: left pending	Liz CamposD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2357Relating to the use of a universal data exchange format by appraisal districts and taxing units.Here: left pending	Eddie MoralesD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 1754Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located.Here: left pending	Brian BirdwellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1756Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.Here: left pending	Brian BirdwellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 30, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5511Relating to the review of existing boards and commissions under the jurisdiction of the comptroller for continuity and to the repeal of certain committees under the jurisdiction of the comptroller.Here: left pending	Salman BhojaniD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3746Relating to the exemption of certain gas and electricity from sales and use taxes.Here: left pending	Drew DarbyR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3646Relating to the exemption from sales and use taxes for certain information provided by or on behalf of a homeowners' association.Here: left pending	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1483Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of certain residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.Here: left pending	Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4083Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.Here: left pending	Angie ButtonR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2575Relating to the elimination of certain tax proceeds deposited to and the allocation of the horse industry escrowed purse account.Here: left pending	Matt ShaheenR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1508Relating to the repeal of the franchise tax.Here: left pending	Will MetcalfR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 174Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.Here: left pending	Angie ButtonR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 1920Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.Here: left pending	Royce WestD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4725Relating to a sales tax exemption for the sale, lease, or installation of distributed energy systems for residential and business use.Here: left pending	Brent MoneyR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
HJR 102Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.Here: left pending	Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 878Relating to limitations on the use of public money under certain economic development agreements or programs adopted by certain political subdivisions.Here: left pending	Brian BirdwellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 22, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 32Relating 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 and a franchise tax credit for the payment of certain related ad valorem taxes.Here: left pending	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 22, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2433Relating to the collection of state, municipal, and county hotel occupancy taxes by an accommodations intermediary.Here: left pending	Ryan GuillenR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 19Relating 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.Here: left pending	Morgan MeyerR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4382Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for certain tangible personal property used in hydraulic fracturing.Here: left pending	Drew DarbyR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1681Relating to the applicability of sales and use taxes to certain services provided by a marketplace provider.Here: left pending	Angie ButtonR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3994Relating to the computation of certain tax penalties and interest amounts.Here: left pending	Ellen TroxclairR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 2428Relating to certain reimbursements and discounts allowed for the collection and payment of sales and use taxes.Here: left pending	Terry CanalesD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1979Relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds.Here: left pending	Mitch LittleR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 21, 2025Left pending in committee
SB 1592Relating to the collection of state and local hotel occupancy taxes and assessments related to hotels by an accommodations intermediary.Here: left pending	César BlancoD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 17, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 81Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: left pending	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 17, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3500Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive and pledge for the payment of obligations certain additional tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project.Here: left pending	Stan GerdesR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 14, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3377Relating to the authority of certain cities to use certain tax revenue for hotel and convention center projects and other qualified projects.Here: left pending	Matt MorganR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 14, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 4109Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project.Here: left pending	Daniel AldersR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 14, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 5625Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.Here: left pending	Perez, Vincent–	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5124Relating to the conversion of all or a portion of a municipal sales and use tax originally adopted for the purpose of sports and community venues to a municipal sales and use tax for economic development purposes.Here: left pending	Richard RaymondD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 202Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total market value of real property on which the ad valorem taxes have been prepaid and to establish the prepaid property tax trust fund to provide annual distributions to political subdivisions affected by the exemption.Here: left pending	Dade PhelanR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5273Relating to a franchise tax credit for certain child-care centers that increase their capacity to care for children.Here: left pending	Mary GonzálezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5484Relating to an appraisal review efficiency analysis conducted by the comptroller.Here: left pending	Trey Martinez FischerD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5481Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of service outside of the United States as a Foreign Service member employed under United States Code, title 22.Here: left pending	Gina HinojosaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5250Relating to a refund of motor vehicle sales taxes paid on certain bad debt.Here: left pending	Oscar LongoriaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5210Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of real property for which the owner of the property has prepaid those taxes.Here: left pending	Dade PhelanR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5120Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that construct a nuclear project.Here: left pending	Cody HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2408Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to, and receive certain tax revenue derived from, a hotel and convention center project.Here: left pending	Carl TepperR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 5229Relating to the administration and enforcement by the Office of the Comptroller for Public Accounts against an appraisal district for a failure by a district to undertake corrective actions ordered by the Comptroller after review of the district's methods, appraisal standards and procedures.Here: left pending	Ben BumgarnerR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5303Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.Here: left pending	Ellen TroxclairR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5132Relating to an exclusion for mixed beverage gross receipts tax and mixed beverage sales tax.Here: left pending	Gary GatesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5181Relating to the minimum revenue calculation subject to the Texas Franchise Tax.Here: left pending	Jay DeanR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5226Relating to the calculation of the no-new-revenue tax rate.Here: left pending	Brian HarrisonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5161Relating to the authority of the officer or employee designated by the governing body of a municipality to calculate certain ad valorem tax rates of the municipality to recalculate those rates.Here: left pending	Jared PattersonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5471Relating to the requirement that certain reports be filed electronically.Here: left pending	Giovanni CapriglioneR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5292Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.Here: left pending	Sergio MuñozD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 211Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: left pending	Diego BernalD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5522Relating to the unauthorized occupancy of real property and a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on the real property; creating a criminal offense.Here: left pending	Mike SchofieldR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5119Relating to an exemption from sales and use taxes for items used to construct a nuclear project.Here: left pending	Cody HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5095Relating to the repeal of the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Act.Here: left pending	Brian HarrisonR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5287Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes.Here: left pending	Sergio MuñozD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 215Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property occupied by a person who entered the property without the consent of the owner.Here: left pending	Mike SchofieldR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5588Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of real property used as a data center and the tangible personal property used by the data center to meet the data center's demand for energy.Here: left pending	Cody HarrisR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5445Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a school district employee.Here: left pending	Trey Martinez FischerD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5252Relating to the authority of a municipality to adopt, increase or decrease the rate of, or repeal an additional sales and use tax for property tax relief by ordinance or resolution of the governing body of the municipality.Here: left pending	Matt ShaheenR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5272Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that operate an on-site child-care center for use by the entity's employees.Here: left pending	Mary GonzálezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5502Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.Here: left pending	Cody VasutR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5442Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.Here: left pending	Diego BernalD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5096Relating to a temporary local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of the total appraised value of surplus real property a person purchases from the El Paso Independent School District.Here: left pending	Perez, Vincent–	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5330Relating to the definition of tobacco product for the purposes of the cigars and tobacco products tax.Here: left pending	Trey Martinez FischerD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3232Relating to the strong families credit against certain taxes for entities that contribute to certain organizations.Here: left pending	Cody HarrisR	Heard in committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 5579Relating to the state compression percentage and a school district's maximum compressed tax rate under the public school finance system.Here: left pending	Ellen TroxclairR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5451Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.Here: left pending	Rafael AnchíaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5618Relating to a franchise tax credit for taxable entities that pay the expenses of or provide paid leave to an employee who donates an organ.Here: left pending	Josey GarciaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5634Relating to the authority of certain municipalities and local government corporations to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.Here: left pending	Barbara Gervin-HawkinsD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 7, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4908Relating to the establishment of the Texas prosperity payout fund; imposing taxes on the gross revenues of and consumption by certain industry participants; authorizing administrative penalties.Here: left pending	Ana-Maria Rodriguez RamosD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5016Relating to the authority of a municipality to finance certain venue projects with a short-term motor vehicle rental tax.Here: left pending	Venton JonesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4759Relating to the treatment for ad valorem tax purposes of land and equipment used for hydroponic farming.Here: left pending	Caroline Harris DavilaR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4650Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a community land trust or housing finance corporation.Here: left pending	Eddie MoralesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4741Relating to the allocation of taxable value of certain certificated air carriers.Here: left pending	Chris TurnerD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4750Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property of certain charitable organizations that provide housing on a cooperative basis.Here: left pending	Rafael AnchíaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4920Relating to the comptroller's report on the effect of certain tax provisions.Here: left pending	Yvonne DavisD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4647Relating to the definition of "residence homestead" for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran.Here: left pending	J.M. LozanoR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4854Relating to disclosure under the public information law of information obtained by the comptroller in connection with a school district property value study.Here: left pending	Erin GámezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4824Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to use certain tax revenue for certain qualified projects.Here: left pending	Mary Ann PerezD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 200Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the market value of certain leased residential real properties, to establish and prescribe the permissible uses of the property tax relief to rental households fund, and to include payments from the property tax relief to rental households fund in the exception of certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.Here: left pending	John BryantD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5028Relating to the use of municipal hotel occupancy tax revenue by certain municipalities.Here: left pending	Richard HayesR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4836Relating to the authority of certain counties to impose a hotel occupancy tax.Here: left pending	Eddie MoralesD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Apr 3, 2025Referred to Ways & Means

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