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TX HB148
Bill
Status
6/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chris Turner
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AI Summary
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Requires appraisal district board members in counties with 75,000+ population to complete annual training covering roles of district officials, open meetings/public records laws, ethics standards, finance and budgeting requirements, and procurement rules
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Training must be provided by an accredited institution of higher education, with certificates of completion filed with the appraisal district and submitted to the comptroller during reviews
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Districts that contract for tax assessment or collection duties must provide board members at least 8 hours of instruction on laws related to those functions
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Candidates for appointive or elective board positions must sign and submit an acknowledgment statement to the chief appraiser confirming they understand the 24 statutory duties of board members, including hiring the chief appraiser, adopting budgets, and conducting audits
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Failure to complete required training constitutes "incompetency" as grounds for removal from office under Local Government Code provisions
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Applies to board members whose terms begin on or after January 1, 2026; effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the qualification of candidates for, and the training and education of members of, the board of directors of an appraisal district.
Taxation
Last Action
Effective on 9/1/25
6/20/2025