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TX SB2960
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Adam Hinojosa
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AI Summary
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Expands acceptable sources for the 8 hours of continuing education required for property tax arbitrator renewal to include continuing legal education (CLE) courses approved by the state bar or the Texas Supreme Court
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Previously, continuing education for arbitrator renewal was only accepted from universities, colleges, real estate trade associations, or legal associations
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Arbitrators must still file renewal applications with the comptroller and continue meeting existing eligibility requirements under Sections 41A.06(b)(1) and (4)
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Arbitrators remain required to complete any substantially revised training program on property tax law within 120 days of availability
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the continuing education required in order for a person to renew the person's agreement with the comptroller of public accounts to serve as an arbitrator in an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest.
Taxation
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
4/7/2025