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TX HB3935

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andy Hopper

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 35% property tax exemption on the appraised value of land located in priority groundwater management areas that is not irrigated

  • Qualifying land must be at least one-half acre (excluding areas under structures) and cannot already receive special agricultural, timber, or other appraisal treatment under Tax Code Chapter 23

  • Once the exemption is approved, property owners do not need to reapply annually; it continues until ownership changes or qualification status changes

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

Legislative Description

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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