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TX HB5229
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ben Bumgarner
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AI Summary
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Transfers initial enforcement authority from the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) to the Comptroller's office when appraisal districts fail to comply with recommendations within one year of a review report being issued
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Requires the Comptroller to directly take action to ensure implementation of recommendations, rather than simply notifying TDLR of noncompliance
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Comptroller must determine by February 1 of the following year whether appraisal district recommendations have been substantially implemented and notify the chief appraiser and board of directors in writing
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Creates new escalation process where TDLR receives referrals from the Comptroller only after determining an appraisal district has failed to substantially implement recommendations, at which point TDLR may impose administrative penalties and sanctions against the chief appraiser under Occupations Code Chapters 51 and 1151
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Repeals Section 1151.204(c)(1) of the Occupations Code, with an effective date of September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the administration and enforcement by the Office of the Comptroller for Public Accounts against an appraisal district for a failure by a district to undertake corrective actions ordered by the Comptroller after review of the district's methods, appraisal standards and procedures.
Taxation
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means
4/7/2025