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TX HB5527

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brad Buckley

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the distinction between appraisal districts in less populous versus more populous counties, applying uniform rules for board of directors selection across all appraisal districts

  • Transfers authority for appointing appraisal review board members exclusively to the local administrative district judge, removing the option for appraisal district boards of directors to make these appointments

  • Allows taxing units to recall any board of directors member they voted to appoint by filing a resolution with the chief appraiser, who must notify other taxing units within 10 days

  • Terminates all existing elected or appointed appraisal district board members' terms on January 1, 2026, requiring taxing units to appoint new directors by December 31, 2025

  • Repeals provisions related to elected boards of directors in populous counties (Section 6.0301) and related transitional provisions from 2023 legislation

Legislative Description

Relating to the selection, terms, and removal of members of the board of directors and appraisal review board of certain appraisal districts.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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