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TX HB1547

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires chief appraisers to exclude from a property's market value any improvements or features made primarily to comply with the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design or successor ADA accessibility standards

  • Applies to improvements or features made to real property on or after January 1, 2025

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature authorizing this exclusion

  • Amends Chapter 23 of the Texas Tax Code by adding Section 23.015 to create this property tax valuation exclusion

  • Has no effect if the required constitutional amendment is not approved by Texas voters

Legislative Description

Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.

Property Interests

Last Action

Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)

4/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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