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TX SB2960

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Adam Hinojosa

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Previously, continuing education for arbitrator renewal was only accepted from universities, colleges, real estate trade associations, or legal associations

  • Arbitrators must still file renewal applications with the comptroller and continue meeting existing eligibility requirements under Sections 41A.06(b)(1) and (4)

  • Arbitrators remain required to complete any substantially revised training program on property tax law within 120 days of availability

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/7/2025

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