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TX HB4809

Bill

Status

Passed

6/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Morgan Meyer

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Owners of historic structures or archeological sites receiving tax exemptions under Section 11.24 may now protest the appraised value of the structure/site and the land separately before the appraisal review board

  • Property owners may also protest how the total appraised value is allocated between the historic structure or archeological site and the associated land

  • Amends Section 41.41(a) of the Tax Code to add these protest rights to the existing list of actions property owners can challenge

  • Applies only to protests filed on or after the effective date of the act

  • Takes effect immediately with a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise takes effect September 1, 2025; passed House 140-1 on May 14, 2025 and Senate 30-1 on May 21, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of an owner of property that qualifies for an exemption as a historic or archeological site to protest the allocation of the appraised value of the property between the land and the improvements to the land.

Taxation

Last Action

Effective immediately

6/20/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government5/15/2025
Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee4/3/2025

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