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TX SB1502

Bill

Status

Passed

5/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Amends Section 26.042 of the Texas Tax Code by adding new Subsection (e-1)

  • Applies to ad valorem tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means5/6/2025
Local Government3/6/2025

Full Bill Text

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