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TX HB4013

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mihaela Plesa

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Restructures appraisal district boards in counties with populations of 75,000 or more to have nine directors: four appointed by taxing units, four elected from single-member districts, and the county assessor-collector serving ex officio

  • Requires boards to divide their districts into four numbered single-member districts for elections, with boundaries revised after each federal decennial census to reflect population changes

  • Changes elected director positions from at-large county-wide elections by majority vote to single-member district elections where candidates must receive more votes than any other candidate for that position

  • Mandates elections be held on the uniform election date in November of each even-numbered year, with candidates required to reside in their single-member district for at least two years before taking office

  • Establishes implementation timeline requiring single-member districts to be drawn by January 1, 2026, with first elections in November 2026 and staggered initial terms determined by drawing lots

Legislative Description

Relating to the composition of the board of directors of certain appraisal districts.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker

3/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee3/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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