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TX HB1256
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Erin Zwiener
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AI Summary
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Authorizes county commissioners courts to adopt property tax exemptions for the portion of a property's appraised value attributable to rainwater harvesting or graywater systems
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Exemptions adopted by a county commissioners court would apply to all taxing units that tax the property, not just the county
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Defines "graywater" by reference to Section 341.039 of the Health and Safety Code (wastewater from household activities like laundry and bathing, excluding toilet waste)
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Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment authorizing this tax exemption
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Applies only to ad valorem taxes imposed for tax years beginning on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Relating 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.
Taxation
Last Action
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
4/28/2025