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TX SB1920

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires chief appraisers to automatically grant ad valorem tax exemptions for property used for human burial (such as cemeteries) when no application is submitted, the property is identifiable through reasonable inspection, and the owner cannot be identified

  • Allows chief appraisers to request assistance from state agencies, municipalities, counties, county historical commissions, or nonprofit entities to help determine whether a property qualifies for the burial property exemption

  • Applies only to ad valorem tax years beginning on or after the effective date of the Act

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means4/28/2025
Local Government3/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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