Texas HB3851 mandates leave for public employees to protest property tax actions before an appraisal review board.

HB3851 amends the Texas Government Code and Local Government Code to require state agencies and political subdivisions to grant at least eight hours of leave each fiscal year to employees entitled to protest property tax actions. This leave must be without salary deduction or loss of other paid leave. The leave applies to fiscal years beginning on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.

Texas HB3851 mandates leave for public employees to protest property tax actions before an appraisal review board.

HB3851 amends the Texas Government Code and Local Government Code to require state agencies and political subdivisions to grant at least eight hours of leave each fiscal year to employees entitled to protest property tax actions. This leave must be without salary deduction or loss of other paid leave. The leave applies to fiscal years beginning on or after the effective date of the Act, which is September 1, 2025.