HB17

Relating to the requirements regarding notice of certain property tax-related information to be provided by taxing units and appraisal districts.

Chamber Passed·8/25/25

Texas HB17 mandates detailed public notices for property tax rate changes, including comparisons to previous years and inflation adjustments.

Texas HB17 requires taxing units and school districts to provide detailed public notices about proposed property tax rates. These notices must include comparisons to previous years' rates, inflation adjustments, and population growth data. For school districts, the notice must also detail the enrollment growth rate and the impact on state funds per student. The bill mandates that these notices be published in newspapers and posted on the taxing unit's website.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 85–55 · Aug 25, 2025
Current
The Senate
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

0
12
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

83 Yea

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48 Nay

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1 Not Voting

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18 Absent

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Calendar

Aug 26, 2025

4:30 PM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing

Aug 22, 2025

10:00 AM

House Ways & Means Committee Hearing

History

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

Co-sponsor authorized

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

Received from the House

Aug 26, 2025

Senate

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