Texas HB217 modifies the vote requirement for approving ad valorem tax rates exceeding a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate.

Texas HB217 amends the Texas Tax Code to change the vote requirement for approving ad valorem tax rates that exceed a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate. Specifically, it requires at least 60 percent of voters to accept the proposed tax rate for it to be adopted. The bill also updates notice requirements for elections and modifies the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate. These changes apply to elections held after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026.

Texas HB217 modifies the vote requirement for approving ad valorem tax rates exceeding a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate.

Texas HB217 amends the Texas Tax Code to change the vote requirement for approving ad valorem tax rates that exceed a taxing unit's voter-approval tax rate. Specifically, it requires at least 60 percent of voters to accept the proposed tax rate for it to be adopted. The bill also updates notice requirements for elections and modifies the calculation of the voter-approval tax rate. These changes apply to elections held after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2026.