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TX HB5527
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Buckley
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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