Texas HB289 modifies land appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes, affecting eligibility based on productivity value and consequences of land use.

Texas HB289 amends the appraisal process for ad valorem tax purposes, focusing on land eligibility based on productivity value and the consequences of changes in land use. The bill redefines "qualified open-space land" to include land used for wildlife management and conservation projects. It also alters the conditions under which land can be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes, affecting how changes in land use are evaluated. The bill specifies new requirements for property owners to protest appraisal decisions and outlines changes to the information included in tax bills and statements.

Texas HB289 modifies land appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes, affecting eligibility based on productivity value and consequences of land use.

Texas HB289 amends the appraisal process for ad valorem tax purposes, focusing on land eligibility based on productivity value and the consequences of changes in land use. The bill redefines "qualified open-space land" to include land used for wildlife management and conservation projects. It also alters the conditions under which land can be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes, affecting how changes in land use are evaluated. The bill specifies new requirements for property owners to protest appraisal decisions and outlines changes to the information included in tax bills and statements.