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TX HB3851

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Terry Canales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State agencies must grant employees at least 8 hours of paid leave each fiscal year to pursue property tax protests before an appraisal review board, without deduction in salary or loss of other leave

  • Political subdivisions (including municipalities, counties, school districts, water districts, and special purpose districts) must provide the same 8 hours of paid leave annually to their employees for property tax protests

  • The leave cannot result in loss of vacation leave, sick leave, or other forms of paid leave

  • The requirement for political subdivisions applies to fiscal years beginning on or after the effective date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to leave for certain public employees to protest certain property tax actions before an appraisal review board.

Taxation

Last Action

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

4/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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