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TX SB2630

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local taxing entities (counties, municipalities, school districts, special taxing districts) from initiating foreclosure on a residence homestead when the homeowner owns the property outright with no mortgage or recorded liens and owes less than $25,000 in delinquent property taxes including penalties and interest

  • Requires taxing entities to offer homeowners a structured repayment plan of at least five years before initiating foreclosure when delinquent taxes exceed $25,000

  • Converts unpaid property tax debt under $25,000 into a non-enforceable lien that must be satisfied before the property can be sold, transferred, or inherited

  • Takes effect immediately with two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, otherwise becomes effective September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting the foreclosure of a lien-free or mortgage-free residence homestead by a local taxing entity.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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