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TX HB3637

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Troxclair

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county commissioners courts to adopt property tax exemptions for the portion of a property's appraised value attributable to the installation of rainwater harvesting or graywater systems

  • Exemptions adopted by a county commissioners court would apply to all taxing units that tax the property, not just county taxes

  • Defines "graywater" by reference to existing Health and Safety Code Section 341.039 (wastewater from household activities like laundry and bathing, excluding toilet waste)

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment authorizing this exemption authority

  • 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

Received from the House

5/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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