SB974

Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.

Vetoed·6/22/25

Texas SB974 allows teachers employed by school districts to serve on appraisal review boards.

Texas SB974 amends the Tax Code to allow teachers employed by school districts to serve on appraisal review boards. This change excludes certain individuals from serving on these boards, including members of the board of directors, officers, or employees of the appraisal district, the comptroller, or taxing units. The bill took effect on September 1, 2025.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

23 Yea

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8 Nay

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

10:30 AM

House S/C on Property Tax Appraisals Committee Hearing

Mar 10, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Local Government Committee Hearing

History

Jun 22, 2025

Vetoed by the Governor

Jun 1, 2025

House

Signed in the House

Jun 1, 2025

Sent to the Governor