Texas HB1286 amends the Tax Code to allow prevailing property owners in certain tax appeals to be awarded attorney's fees.

Texas HB1286 modifies the Tax Code to permit prevailing property owners in judicial appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees. The bill specifies that the award amount cannot exceed the greater of $25,000 or 50% of the tax liability reduction resulting from the appeal. If the property owner qualifies the property as their residence homestead and prevails in an appeal under Sections 42.25 or 42.26, the award is not subject to these limitations.

Texas HB1286 amends the Tax Code to allow prevailing property owners in certain tax appeals to be awarded attorney's fees.

Texas HB1286 modifies the Tax Code to permit prevailing property owners in judicial appeals of certain ad valorem tax determinations to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees. The bill specifies that the award amount cannot exceed the greater of $25,000 or 50% of the tax liability reduction resulting from the appeal. If the property owner qualifies the property as their residence homestead and prevails in an appeal under Sections 42.25 or 42.26, the award is not subject to these limitations.