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TX SB2907

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new ad valorem (property) tax exemption for perishable inventory held for retail sale, covering the total appraised value of qualifying items

  • Defines perishable inventory to include fresh produce, meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, bakery items, eggs, packaged/refrigerated/frozen foods, ready-to-eat foods, prescription and nonprescription drugs, and dietary supplements and vitamins (excludes alcohol)

  • Disqualifies property owners from the exemption if they owe any delinquent taxes to the state or a taxing unit as of January 1 of the tax year

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, but only if voters approve a constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature authorizing this exemption

Legislative Description

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain perishable inventory held for sale at retail.

Property Interests

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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