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TX HB4580
Bill
Status
5/13/2025
Primary Sponsor
Sam Harless
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AI Summary
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Creates a property tax exemption for all real and personal property owned by nonprofit corporations in counties with a population of 3.3 million or more (currently only Harris County qualifies)
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Qualifying nonprofits must be organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes and use the property to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community
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Allows incidental use of the property for other purposes without losing the exemption, as long as revenue from that use benefits the charitable organization's beneficiaries
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Excludes from the exemption any property interests held by for-profit lessees of the nonprofit's property
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Once approved, the exemption does not need to be reclaimed annually and remains in effect until ownership changes or qualification status changes; takes effect January 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.
Taxation
Last Action
Placed on intent calendar
5/28/2025