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TX HB739

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes the interest rate on deferred or abated property taxes for residence homesteads from a flat 5% to the lower of either the five-year Constant Maturity Treasury Rate (as reported by the Federal Reserve Board on January 1 of each year) or 5%

  • Applies to homestead tax deferrals and abatements available to elderly or disabled individuals who qualify under Section 33.06 of the Tax Code

  • Retroactively applies the new interest rate calculation to unpaid taxes with interest that accrued before September 1, 2025, if those taxes remain unpaid as of that date

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/5/2025

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