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TX HB2743

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Helen Kerwin

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the comptroller to transfer surplus state funds to a dedicated account within 90 days of each biennium, with the transfer amount being the greater of $1.5 billion or 10% of the estimated ending certification balance (less transfers)

  • Creates a dedicated account in the general revenue fund exclusively for property tax relief purposes

  • Restricts money in the dedicated account to be appropriated only for ad valorem (property) tax relief

  • Allows the legislature to appropriate additional funds beyond the mandatory transfer to the property tax relief account from general-purpose revenue

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025, but applies beginning with the state fiscal biennium starting September 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief.

State Finances

Last Action

Referred to Appropriations

3/18/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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