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TX SB2856

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Caps combined penalty and interest at 7% of the tax amount for delinquent property taxes on residence homesteads that remain unpaid before July 1 of the year they become delinquent

  • Sets a flat 12% total penalty and interest rate for residence homestead property taxes that are delinquent on or after July 1, regardless of how long the taxes have been unpaid

  • Applies only to properties qualifying for the residence homestead exemption under Section 11.13 of the Tax Code

  • Changes apply only to taxes that become delinquent on or after September 1, 2025; previously delinquent taxes remain subject to prior law

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the penalties and interest that may be incurred on delinquent ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/7/2025

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