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TX SB322

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the annual cap on appraised value increases for non-homestead real property from 20% to 10% for ad valorem tax purposes, starting with the 2026 tax year

  • Extends the expiration date of the property appraisal cap (known as the "circuit breaker" limitation) from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2031

  • Excludes mineral interests from the appraisal cap limitation, adding them to existing exclusions for residence homesteads and certain specially appraised properties (agricultural, timber, etc.)

  • Delays the effective date of several related Tax Code and Government Code provisions from S.B. 2 (88th Legislature) until January 1, 2032

  • Requires voter approval of a corresponding constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature for the reduced 10% cap and extended expiration date to take effect

Legislative Description

Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Property Interests

Last Action

Co-author authorized

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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