HB 765 Summary: Truth in Millage Notices

• Authorizes property appraisers to post proposed property tax and non-ad valorem assessment notices on their websites instead of mailing them to all taxpayers.

• Requires property appraiser websites to provide an email notification option that alerts taxpayers within 3 business days when notices are posted.

• Mandates property appraisers mail postcards to all taxpayers for the first 3 years after implementing web-based noticing, informing them of the website posting option and email notification availability.

• Amends taxpayer rights provisions to allow taxpayers to either receive mailed notices or access notices via website to view proposed property taxes and assessments.

• Effective date: July 1, 2018.