Texas HB779 amends the margin of error used by the comptroller in property value studies for school districts.

Texas HB779 modifies the margin of error used by the comptroller of public accounts in determining the validity of local property values for school districts. The bill specifies that the comptroller shall use a margin of error not exceeding 15 percent, unless the sample size makes this margin impractical, in which case a larger margin may be used. This change applies to studies conducted for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.

Texas HB779 amends the margin of error used by the comptroller in property value studies for school districts.

Texas HB779 modifies the margin of error used by the comptroller of public accounts in determining the validity of local property values for school districts. The bill specifies that the comptroller shall use a margin of error not exceeding 15 percent, unless the sample size makes this margin impractical, in which case a larger margin may be used. This change applies to studies conducted for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. If the bill receives a two-thirds vote in both houses, it takes effect immediately; otherwise, it becomes effective September 1, 2025.