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TX SB1502
Bill
Status
5/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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School district governing bodies are prohibited from adopting a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate in any tax year where voters previously rejected a proposed tax rate increase at an election held under Section 26.08
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The restriction applies when three conditions are met: the district previously adopted a rate exceeding the voter-approval rate, an election was held to approve that rate, and voters rejected the proposition
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Amends Section 26.042 of the Texas Tax Code by adding new Subsection (e-1)
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Applies to ad valorem tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026
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Passed the Senate 28-3 on May 5, 2025, and the House 102-27 on May 10, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.
Taxation
Last Action
Effective on 1/1/26
5/24/2025