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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-027 March 17, 2023 State Legislative UpdateMarch 17, 2023 Report No. 2023-027 INFORMAL STAFF REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: March 17, 2023, State Legislative Update BACKGROUND: The filing period for the 88th Session of the Texas Legislature concluded on Friday, March 10. Since the beginning of bill filing on Nov. 14, 2022, over 8,000 pieces of legislation were submitted for the legislature’s consideration. This record-breaking tally includes over 1,500 bills impacting cities. Staff along with its legislative consultants continue to review filed legislation, assess their impacts on the City of Denton, and, in some cases, prepare for the possibility of providing written or verbal testimony to the legislature. A report of the bills currently being tracked by the City is attached. Additionally, the Texas Municipal League also publishes detailed descriptions of bills on its website. With roughly 67 days of the 140-day session complete, legislators continue their work by hearing bills in an ever-increasing number of committee meetings. The Senate has begun to hear a small number of bills on the floor, while the House is expected to begin floor activity in earnest in late March. DISCUSSION: The following are updates on the City’s state legislative-related activities over the previous weeks. Qualified Hotel Project Legislation The City’s Qualified Hotel Project bill (H.B. 2321), which would grant Denton the ability to use the Qualified Hotel Project economic development tool was previously filed in the house, but, despite significant engagement with senate delegation members, the City was not able to secure the filing of a companion bill in the Senate. The City and its legislative consultants are working vigorously to have the bill heard in committee as soon as possible. Recent Actions Several significant local pre-emption bills were heard in committee this week. S.B. 149 would restrict a city’s ability to regulate what the bill defines as “statewide commerce”. This broadly written bill could limit requirements to various permits and regulatory systems, such as noise, donation boxes, mini-warehouses, dance halls, lodging facilities, and alternate housing facilities. Issues such as metal recycling, accessible pedestrian sidewalks, special event parking, and valet parking policies could also be severely restricted. A similar bill, H.B. 2127, would remove a city’s ability to adopt or enforce ordinances relating to a field under specific state codes, including the Occupational Code and Agriculture Code. Staff expressed opposition to the authors of both bills and the committee’s hearing them, focusing on the pre-emption of local control and the possible unintended consequences of such broadly written legislation. Staff and the City’s legislative consultants have also taken advocacy action on the following: March 17, 2023 Report No. 2023-027 • Opposition to S.B. 175, which would prohibit cities from using legislative consultants to communicate Council’s legislative policy in Austin. • Support for H.B. 149, which would provide additional flexibility with regarding to parkland dedication • A number of human resource-related bills, summarized in our Human Resources-Related Bill Impact Summary (attached) • Two telecommunications bills summarized in our Telecommunications-Related Bill Impact Summary (attached) Electric Utility Bills On the last official day to file bills, nine (9) bills focused on ERCOT market design were filed by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Senate Business and Commerce Committee. Two of these bills, SB 6 and SB 7, are supported by the Lieutenant Governor and are priority bills. DME filed comments on both bills this week (attached). SB 6 establishes the Texas Energy Insurance Program and other funding mechanisms to support the construction and operation of new dispatchable (natural gas) electric generating facilities and a fund to provide low-interest loans to existing dispatchable generating resources to improve their reliability and to protect against their retirement. SB 7 mandates the development of a new reliability product in the ERCOT day-ahead market called the Dispatchable Reliability Reserve Service. This new product would require renewable energy resources to purchase capacity firming to cover the natural intermittency of wind and solar generation as well as requiring Load Serving Entities like DME to purchase said product to cover hourly load forecast error. DME opposes this approach as it discriminates against renewable energy resources and would disproportionately allocate grid reliability costs to municipal utilities that have, as a matter of public policy, decided to supply renewable energy to its customers. Over 320 electric utility, environmental, and municipal utility-related bills have been filed this session. DME staff, the Texas Public Power Association, and Focused Advocacy are tracking these bills to determine which ones will move through the legislative process and determining our position on each of them. Denton County Days Staff and partner organizations have coordinated travel, meetings, and visits in conjunction with Denton County Days at the Capitol on March 21-22. Denton County Days serves as an opportunity for the various groups, organizations, entities, and jurisdictions to visit with members of the delegation to advocate for the needs of the communities served individually, and as a collective voice advocating for the greater good of residents and businesses within Denton County. Multiple members of the City’s legislative delegation, Council members, peer jurisdictions, and partner organizations will be in attendance. A copy of the City of Denton 2023-2024 Legislative Program is available online. CONCLUSION: Staff, along with legislative consultants, peer cities, and partner organizations, are actively implementing the Council’s legislative policy. Staff will continue to provide ongoing updates on the legislative session to Council via the Friday Report. March 17, 2023 Report No. 2023-027 ATTACHMENTS: 1. City of Denton Bill Tracking List 2. City of Denton Property Tax Bill Tracking List 3. Human Resources-Related Bill Impact Summary 4. Telecommunications-Related Bill Impact Summary 5. DME Comments on S.B. 6, S.B. 7, and S.B. 2012 STAFF CONTACT: Ryan Adams Chief of Staff Ryan.Adams@cityofdenton.com (940) 349-8565 REQUESTOR: Staff Initiated STAFF TIME TO COMPLETE REPORT: 1 hour PARTICIPATING DEPARTMENTS: City Manager’s Office Denton Municipal Electric TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Bill Research Report 03-15-2023 - 13:15:01 HB 2 Meyer, Morgan(R)Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system and property tax appraisal and administration. Companions:HJR 1 Meyer, Morgan(R)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means HB 32 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single- family residences other than residence homesteads. Companions:HB 794 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 6 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 40 Zwiener, Erin(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems. Companions:HB 186 Zwiener, Erin(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 25 Zwiener, Erin(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HB 96 Gonzalez, Mary(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Companions:SB 617 Blanco, Cesar(D)(Identical) 3-16-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016, Senate Border Security Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 117 Bernal, Diego(D)Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase. Companions:HB 183 Bernal, Diego(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 19 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 144 Bernal, Diego(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual. Companions:HB 122 Bernal, Diego(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 147 Bernal, Diego(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 16 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 145 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 10 Vasut, Cody(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 147 Bernal, Diego(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual. Companions:HB 122 Bernal, Diego(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 144 Bernal, Diego(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 16 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 215 Johnson, Jarvis(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HB 5134 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed HJR 13 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 295 Toth, Steve(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 14 Toth, Steve(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 335 Bell, Cecil(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 18 Bell, Cecil(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 402 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HJR 21 Schofield, Mike(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 419 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit other than a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value in the preceding tax year. Companions:HJR 23 Shine, Hugh(R)(Enabling) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 481 Goldman, Craig(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HB 707 Geren, Charlie(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 30 Goldman, Craig(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 543 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement. Companions:HB 951 Raymond, Richard(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 42 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 581 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Companions:SB 613 Zaffirini, Judith(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 2398 Zaffirini, Judith(D)(Identical) 3-10-23 S Filed Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 582 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled. Companions:HJR 43 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 596 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] homestead of a physician who provides health care services. Companions:HB 457 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 45 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Ways and Means HB 610 Raymond, Richard(D)Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Companions:HJR 44 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 2074 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 634 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Companions:SB 262 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)(Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 707 Geren, Charlie(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouse Companions:HB 481 Goldman, Craig(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 49 Geren, Charlie(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 721 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads. Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 740 Gonzalez, Jessica(D)Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead. Companions:HB 469 Gonzalez, Jessica(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 741 Goodwin, Vikki(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization and used to provide child-care services. Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 746 Dean, Jay(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 1224 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 72 Dean, Jay(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 774 Collier, Nicole(D)Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. Companions:HB 4046 Collier, Nicole(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 52 Collier, Nicole(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 794 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single- family residences other than residence homesteads. Companions:HB 32 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 55 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 808 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Companions:HB 2500 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2766 Slaton, Bryan(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1377 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 868 Bell, Keith(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 57 Bell, Keith(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1027 Slawson, Shelby(R)Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. Companions:SB 279 King, Phil (F)(R)(Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 2074 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1041 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 64 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3757 Wilson, Terry(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1189 Davis, Yvonne(D)Relating to limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 71 Davis, Yvonne(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1224 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 746 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 74 Metcalf, Will(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] and Means HB 1251 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D)Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders. Companions:SB 300 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 288 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)(Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1325 Isaac, Carrie (F)(R)Relating to the allocation and deposit of certain surplus state revenue to the property tax relief fund for use in reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes. Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1513 Vasut, Cody(R)Relating to the elimination of ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1566 Allison, Steve(R)Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property. Companions:HJR 87 Allison, Steve(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1582 Dutton, Harold(D)Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale. Companions:HJR 88 Dutton, Harold(D)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1596 Buckley, Brad(R)Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans. Companions:HB 125 Buckley, Brad(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HB 1608 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes. Companions:SB 1486 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1613 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Companions:SB 748 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1674 Holland, Justin(R)Relating to certain sales or purported sales of homestead property that are classified as loans. Companions:SB 613 Springer, Drew(R)(Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce Last Action:3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1934 Rogers, Glenn(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Companions:HJR 101 Rogers, Glenn(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1994 Raney, John(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at retail. Companions:HJR 104 Raney, John(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2054 Jones, Venton (F)(D)Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value. Companions:SB 266 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 108 Jones, Venton (F)(D)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 854 West, Royce(D)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2121 Paul, Dennis(R)Relating to the form of a rendition statement or property report used to render property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2130 Lozano, Jose(R)Relating to the method to be used by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to determine the market value for ad valorem tax purposes of the real property of a manufactured home community. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2220 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2221 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to the vote required in an election to approve an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds a taxing unit's voter-approval TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] tax rate. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2397 Guillen, Ryan(R)Relating to the eligibility of certain property to continue to qualify for an ad valorem tax exemption or special appraisal following certain changes in ownership. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2398 Hefner, Cole(R)Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following the death of the owner of the land. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2467 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Companions:HJR 115 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2500 Bell, Cecil(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Companions:HB 808 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2766 Slaton, Bryan(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1377 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Filed Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2597 Davis, Yvonne(D)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2656 Leach, Jeff(R)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district. Companions:HJR 122 Leach, Jeff(R)(Enabling) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2666 Campos, Liz(D)Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse. Companions:HJR 120 Campos, Liz(D)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2714 Thompson, Ed(R)Relating to the authority of the officer or employee designated by the governing body of a municipality to calculate certain ad valorem tax rates of the municipality to recalculate those rates. Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2747 Darby, Drew(R)Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions. Companions:SB 1801 Springer, Drew(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2766 Slaton, Bryan(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Companions:HB 808 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2500 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1377 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Filed Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2889 Slaton, Bryan(R)Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a married couple that increases in amount based upon the number of children of the couple. Last Action:3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HB 2987 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation. Companions:SB 1789 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2989 Metcalf, Will(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2993 Hunter, Todd(R)Relating to the eligibility of certain property located in a reinvestment zone for certain ad valorem tax incentives. Last Action:3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3083 Harrison, Brian(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. Companions:HJR 136 Harrison, Brian(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3242 Hefner, Cole(R)Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value. Companions:SB 1381 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3273 Thierry, Shawn(D)Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information. Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3327 Wu, Gene(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records. Companions:SB 1532 Miles, Borris(D)(Identical) 3- 3-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs HB 3336 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3564 VanDeaver, Gary(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HJR 147 VanDeaver, Gary(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 6-23 H Filed HB 3640 Noble, Candy(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability. Companions:HJR 150 Noble, Candy(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 2163 King, Phil (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 6-23 H Filed HB 3745 Goldman, Craig(R)Relating to the procedure for maintaining the qualification of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Last Action:3- 7-23 H Filed HB 3757 Wilson, Terry(R)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads. Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 153 Wilson, Terry(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 7-23 H Filed HB 3857 Thimesch, Kronda (F)(R)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Companions:SB 1455 Paxton, Angela(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 7-23 H Filed HB 3972 Cook, David(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 7-23 H Filed HB 3974 Cook, David(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit located wholly or partly in a populous county of a specified dollar amount, or a greater dollar amount specified by the governing body. Companions:HJR 161 Cook, David(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 7-23 H Filed HB 4029 Schofield, Mike(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead. Companions:HJR 162 Schofield, Mike(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4042 Hayes, Richard (F)(R)Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of tangible personal property used for the production of income that, in the owner's opinion, has an aggregate value of less than a certain amount. Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HB 4113 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads. Companions:HB 992 Shine, Hugh(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2342 Zwiener, Erin(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4130 Hefner, Cole(R)Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property owned by certain electric cooperatives. Companions:SB 1771 King, Phil (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4161 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Relating to the procedures for providing notice to certain individuals on placement of a child in the managing conservatorship of the Department of Family and Protective Services. Companions:SB 1604 Paxton, Angela(R)(Identical) 3- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4181 Munoz, Sergio(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. Companions:HJR 165 Munoz, Sergio(D)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1604 Paxton, Angela(R)(Identical) 3- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4261 Cook, David(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of the residence homesteads of military veterans, individuals who are disabled or 65 years of age or older. Last Action:3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4463 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to the authority to file an application for certain ad valorem tax exemptions after the filing deadline if an exemption for the property was previously canceled because it was erroneously granted. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4473 Harris, Cody(R)Relating to the calculation of ad valorem tax rates by certain taxing units that participate in one or more reinvestment zones for tax increment financing. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4478 Button, Angie Chen(R)Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses. Companions:HJR 171 Button, Angie Chen(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4479 Isaac, Carrie (F)(R)Relating to freezing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4491 Harris, Caroline (F)(R)Relating to the treatment of certain improvements for the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4607 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county. Companions:HJR 173 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4645 Flores, Lulu (F)(D)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Companions:SB 2324 Zaffirini, Judith(D)(Identical) 3-10-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HB 4774 Button, Angie Chen(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions. Companions:SB 2361 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 S Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 4858 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. Companions:SB 1480 Menendez, Jose(D)(Identical) 3- 2-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 4890 Shine, Hugh(R)Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 4901 Bonnen, Greg(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used. Companions:HJR 184 Bonnen, Greg(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed SB 2289 Huffman, Joan(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 S Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5013 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who has received a residence homestead exemption on the property. Companions:HJR 191 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5032 Slaton, Bryan(R)Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state for the purpose of border security and reimbursement to taxing units. Companions:HJR 193 Slaton, Bryan(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5042 Howard, Donna(D)Relating to an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled. Companions:HJR 195 Howard, Donna(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5046 Toth, Steve(R)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes. Companions:SB 3 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5100 Bhojani, Salman (F)(D)Relating to a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a first-time home buyer and to the effect of the credit on the determination of the taxable value. Companions:HJR 194 Bhojani, Salman (F)(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5134 Bell, Cecil(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HB 215 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 196 Bell, Cecil(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5157 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5285 Guillen, Ryan(R)Relating to the banning of school district ad valorem taxes for certain residential properties and an increase in the rates of certain state taxes to cover the increased cost to the state. Companions:HJR 205 Guillen, Ryan(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HB 5293 Tinderholt, Tony(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran. Companions:HJR 206 Tinderholt, Tony(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 1 Meyer, Morgan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes and to except certain appropriations. Companions:HB 2 Meyer, Morgan(R)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Committee action pending House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HJR 6 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 32 Capriglione, Giovanni(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 10 Vasut, Cody(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property. Companions:HB 145 Vasut, Cody(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 13 Johnson, Jarvis(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HJR 88 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 215 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 196 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 14 Toth, Steve(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 295 Toth, Steve(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 16 Bernal, Diego(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver. Companions:HJR 14 Bernal, Diego(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 144 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 147 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 18 Bell, Cecil(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 335 Bell, Cecil(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 19 Bernal, Diego(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead. Companions:HB 117 Bernal, Diego(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 21 Schofield, Mike(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HB 402 Schofield, Mike(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 23 Shine, Hugh(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district. Companions:HB 419 Shine, Hugh(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 25 Zwiener, Erin(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation rainwater collection. Companions:HB 40 Zwiener, Erin(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 30 Goldman, Craig(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HB 481 Goldman, Craig(R)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 49 Geren, Charlie(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 42 Raymond, Richard(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement. Companions:HJR 50 Raymond, Richard(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 543 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 43 Raymond, Richard(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the disabled parent or guardian. Companions:HB 582 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 44 Raymond, Richard(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the general revenue fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads. Companions:HB 610 Raymond, Richard(D)(Enabling) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 45 Shaheen, Matt(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services. Companions:HJR 25 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HB 596 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Voted favorably from committee on House Ways and Means HJR 49 Geren, Charlie(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads. Companions:HB 707 Geren, Charlie(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 30 Goldman, Craig(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 52 Collier, Nicole(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 146 Collier, Nicole(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 774 Collier, Nicole(D)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 55 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] purposes. Companions:HB 794 Schatzline, Nate (F)(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 57 Bell, Keith(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 868 Bell, Keith(R)(Enabling) 3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 64 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 1041 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 65 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial property and rental property for ad valorem taxation. Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose. Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)(Enabling) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 153 Wilson, Terry(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HJR 71 Davis, Yvonne(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for limitations on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 1189 Davis, Yvonne(D)(Enabling) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 72 Dean, Jay(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 746 Dean, Jay(R)(Enabling) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 74 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Identical) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 74 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 1224 Metcalf, Will(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 72 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 87 Allison, Steve(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent. Companions:HB 1566 Allison, Steve(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 88 Dutton, Harold(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale. Companions:HB 1582 Dutton, Harold(D)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 101 Rogers, Glenn(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income- producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount. Companions:HB 1934 Rogers, Glenn(R)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 104 Raney, John(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory held for sale at reta Companions:HB 1994 Raney, John(R)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 108 Jones, Venton (F)(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an indi Companions:SJR 18 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2054 Jones, Venton (F)(D)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 115 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Companions:HB 2467 Martinez Fischer, Trey(D)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 120 Campos, Liz(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead. Companions:HB 2666 Campos, Liz(D)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 122 Leach, Jeff(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust the amount of the limitation. Companions:HB 2656 Leach, Jeff(R)(Enabling) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] and Means HJR 128 Slaton, Bryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of a married couple. Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 129 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation. Companions:SJR 78 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 131 Metcalf, Will(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 136 Harrison, Brian(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for production of income. Companions:HB 3083 Harrison, Brian(R)(Enabling) 3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 147 VanDeaver, Gary(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to the appraised value of the property. Companions:HB 3564 VanDeaver, Gary(R)(Enabling) 3- 6-23 H Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 150 Noble, Candy(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property. Companions:HB 3640 Noble, Candy(R)(Enabling) 3- 6-23 H Filed SJR 83 King, Phil (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 153 Wilson, Terry(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homest Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3757 Wilson, Terry(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 H Filed HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 157 Guillen, Ryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the portion of the assessed value of a person's property. Companions:HB 3653 Guillen, Ryan(R)(Enabling) 3- 6-23 H Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 H Filed HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 161 Cook, David(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision located wholly or partly in a populous county. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Companions:HB 3974 Cook, David(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 H Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 162 Schofield, Mike(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater. Companions:HB 4029 Schofield, Mike(R)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 H Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 165 Munoz, Sergio(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse. Companions:HB 4181 Munoz, Sergio(D)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 H Filed SJR 73 Paxton, Angela(R)(Identical) 3- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 171 Button, Angie Chen(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly. Companions:HB 4478 Button, Angie Chen(R)(Enabling) 3- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 173 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the owner of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county to elect to have the property appraised. Companions:HB 4607 Tepper, Carl (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 H Filed HJR 184 Bonnen, Greg(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products. Companions:HB 4901 Bonnen, Greg(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed SJR 87 Huffman, Joan(R)(Identical) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] 3-13-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 191 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who has received a residence homestead exemption. Companions:HB 5013 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 193 Slaton, Bryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on property owned by a person who makes a donation to the state. Companions:HB 5032 Slaton, Bryan(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 194 Bhojani, Salman (F)(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead. Companions:HB 5100 Bhojani, Salman (F)(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 195 Howard, Donna(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead. Companions:HB 5042 Howard, Donna(D)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 196 Bell, Cecil(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses. Companions:HJR 88 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 5134 Bell, Cecil(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed HJR 13 Johnson, Jarvis(D)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] HJR 199 Jones, Jolanda (F)(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead. Companions:HB 5152 Toth, Steve(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 205 Guillen, Ryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit the imposition of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes on residence homesteads, to increase the rates of state sales and use taxes. Companions:HB 5285 Guillen, Ryan(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed HJR 206 Tinderholt, Tony(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse. Companions:HB 5293 Tinderholt, Tony(R)(Enabling) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 H Filed SB 3 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes. Companions:HB 5046 Toth, Steve(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed SJR 3 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance Last Action:3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance SB 5 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. Companions:SJR 2 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance Last Action:3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance SB 102 Johnson, Nathan(D)Relating to the determination of an ad valorem tax protest or appeal on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property on the basis of the appraised value of the property relative to the median appraised value. Companions:SB 134 Johnson, Nathan(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 152 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 178 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SJR 19 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Enabling) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 262 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Companions:HB 634 Lozano, Jose(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 279 King, Phil (F)(R)Relating to the repeal of the additional ad valorem taxes imposed as a result of a sale or change of use of certain land. Companions:HB 1027 Slawson, Shelby(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 288 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] of certain first responders. Companions:SB 300 Hinojosa, Chuy(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1251 Plesa, Mihaela (F)(D)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 289 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the procedure for delivery by a chief appraiser of a form for reapplying for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as agricultural or open-space land. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 433 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the determination of the market value of solar energy property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 480 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides rental housing. Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 522 West, Royce(D)Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments. Companions:SB 1027 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 546 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount. Companions:SJR 31 Blanco, Cesar(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 547 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SJR 34 Blanco, Cesar(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 613 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to certain sales or purported sales of homestead property that are classified as loans. Companions:HB 1674 Holland, Justin(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Business and Industry Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 617 Blanco, Cesar(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Companions:HB 96 Gonzalez, Mary(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Last Action:3-16-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.016, Senate Border Security SB 639 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the continuation of a limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir. Companions:SB 1409 Miles, Borris(D)(Identical) 3- 1-23 S Filed SJR 38 Miles, Borris(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 719 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides services related to the placement of a child in a foster or adoptive home. Companions:SB 734 Paxton, Angela(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 748 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to the provision of state aid to certain local governments to offset the cost of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead. Companions:HB 1613 Shine, Hugh(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] SB 750 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to eligibility for service on the board of directors of an appraisal district. Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 769 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to the examination of appraisal services for an appraisal management company. Companions:HB 1518 Darby, Drew(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Committee action pending Licensing and Administrative Procedures Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals. Companions:HB 1061 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1283 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 3437 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 1083 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3757 Wilson, Terry(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)(Enabling) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 854 West, Royce(D)Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount. Companions:SB 266 West, Royce(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 2054 Jones, Venton (F)(D)(Identical) 3- 8-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 879 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SJR 48 Creighton, Brandon(R)(Enabling) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 880 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 1644 Creighton, Brandon(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 881 Creighton, Brandon(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 3321 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 489 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 745 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1223 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 1733 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 3972 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 889 Perry, Charles(R)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in ad valorem tax appraisal records. Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Business and Commerce SB 977 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the definition of debt for the purposes of calculating certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit. Last Action:3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 1019 Hughes, Bryan(R)Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorm tax purposes. Companions:SJR 53 Hughes, Bryan(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] SB 1065 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:HB 96 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 55 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 1107 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to reducing school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes through the use of certain surplus state revenue. Companions:HB 2074 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 612 Shaheen, Matt(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 629 Troxclair, Ellen (F)(R)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations HB 1030 Schaefer, Matt(R)(Identical) 3- 2-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Appropriations Last Action:3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance SB 1191 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following the death of the owner of the land. Last Action:3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 1251 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate. Companions:SB 1819 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SB 1377 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to the selection of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Companions:HB 808 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3- 1-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2500 Bell, Cecil(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HB 2766 Slaton, Bryan(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 S Filed SB 1381 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly person who qualified for a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of a portion of the appraised value. Companions:HB 3242 Hefner, Cole(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 S Filed SB 1409 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the continuation of a limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner. Companions:SB 639 Miles, Borris(D)(Identical) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 1-23 S Filed SB 1455 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Companions:HB 3857 Thimesch, Kronda (F)(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 2-23 S Filed SB 1480 Menendez, Jose(D)Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits. Companions:HB 4858 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) (Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 2-23 S Filed SB 1486 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the electronic payment of ad valorem taxes. Companions:HB 1608 Shine, Hugh(R)(Identical) 3- 7-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 2-23 S Filed SB 1532 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the confidentiality of certain home address information in property tax appraisal records. TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Companions:HB 3327 Wu, Gene(D)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House State Affairs Last Action:3- 3-23 S Filed SB 1604 Paxton, Angela(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a military service member who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. Companions:HB 4161 Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara(D) (Identical) 3- 8-23 H Filed HB 4181 Munoz, Sergio(D)(Identical) 3- 8-23 H Filed SJR 73 Paxton, Angela(R)(Enabling) 3- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 6-23 S Filed SB 1771 King, Phil (F)(R)Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property owned by certain electric cooperatives. Companions:HB 4130 Hefner, Cole(R)(Identical) 3- 8-23 H Filed Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed SB 1774 Eckhardt, Sarah(D)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by certain charitable organizations. Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed SB 1789 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation. Companions:HB 2987 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3-14-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SJR 78 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed SB 1801 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions. Companions:HB 2747 Darby, Drew(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] SB 1819 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate. Companions:SB 1251 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Identical) 3- 9-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed SB 1890 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the elimination of school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes and the creation of a joint interim committee on the elimination of those taxes. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1892 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land based on its use to raise or keep bees. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1926 Springer, Drew(R)Relating to the establishment of the Texas Miracle Act (TMA), allowing for certain fees, authorizing certain ad valorem tax incentives for economic development, specifically certain tax relief. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1956 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient or the surviving spouse of a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. Companions:SJR 79 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1997 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1998 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 1999 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the calculation of the unused increment rate of a taxing unit. Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SB 2131 Miles, Borris(D)Relating to the treatment of a replacement structure for a TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage as a new improvement for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3- 9-23 S Filed SB 2163 King, Phil (F)(R)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability. Companions:HB 3640 Noble, Candy(R)(Identical) 3- 6-23 H Filed SJR 83 King, Phil (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 9-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 S Filed SB 2289 Huffman, Joan(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products as a finished good or used in manufacturing or processing. Companions:HB 4901 Bonnen, Greg(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2324 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. Companions:HB 4645 Flores, Lulu (F)(D)(Identical) 3- 9-23 H Filed Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2352 Lamantia, Morgan (F)(D)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by a charitable organization that provides a meeting place and support services for organizations that provide assistance to persons. Companions:SB 330 Lucio, Eddie(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2357 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to ad valorem taxation. Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2361 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by an organization engaged primarily in performing charitable functions. Companions:HB 4774 Button, Angie Chen(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2398 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. Companions:SB 613 Zaffirini, Judith(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HB 581 Raymond, Richard(D)(Identical) 2-23-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2408 Hancock, Kelly(R)Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2427 Zaffirini, Judith(D)Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SB 2516 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of certain taxing units. Last Action:3-10-23 S Filed SJR 2 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production. Companions:SB 5 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance Last Action:3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance SJR 3 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Companions:SB 3 Bettencourt, Paul(R)(Enabling) 3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance Last Action:3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance SJR 4 Bettencourt, Paul(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment excepting certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations. Last Action:3-15-23 S Meeting set for 9:00 A.M., E1.036, Senate Finance TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] SJR 18 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 19 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 178 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Enabling) 2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-15-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 31 Blanco, Cesar(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation. Companions:SB 546 Blanco, Cesar(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 34 Blanco, Cesar(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 547 Blanco, Cesar(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 38 Miles, Borris(D)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead. Companions:SJR 26 Miles, Borris(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 639 Miles, Borris(D)(Enabling) 2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:2-17-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 42 Flores, Pete(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes. Companions:HJR 62 Bucy, John(D)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 71 Wilson, Terry(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 141 Goldman, Craig(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 68 Bucy, John(D)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 153 Wilson, Terry(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 830 Flores, Pete(R)(Enabling) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 47 Creighton, Brandon(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 132 Metcalf, Will(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SJR 31 Kolkhorst, Lois(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) HJR 51 Dean, Jay(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 73 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 2-28-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 95 Leach, Jeff(R)(Identical) 3- 3-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means HJR 160 Cook, David(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 48 Creighton, Brandon(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 879 Creighton, Brandon(R)(Enabling) 3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 1-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 53 Hughes, Bryan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. Companions:SB 1019 Hughes, Bryan(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 55 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property. Companions:HJR 8 Toth, Steve(R)(Refiled from 87R Session) SB 1065 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government Last Action:3- 3-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Local Government SJR 73 Paxton, Angela(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse. Companions:HJR 165 Munoz, Sergio(D)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1604 Paxton, Angela(R)(Enabling) 3- 6-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 6-23 S Filed SJR 78 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation. Companions:HJR 129 Metcalf, Will(R)(Identical) 3-13-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 1789 Middleton, Mayes (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 7-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 7-23 S Filed SJR 79 Parker, Tan (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead. Companions:SB 1956 Parker, Tan (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 8-23 S Filed TELICON https://www.telicon.com/www/temp/930759.HTM[3/15/2023 1:15:31 PM] Last Action:3- 8-23 S Filed SJR 83 King, Phil (F)(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the market value of a property that is the primary residence of an adult. Companions:HJR 150 Noble, Candy(R)(Identical) 3-15-23 H Introduced and referred to committee on House Ways and Means SB 2163 King, Phil (F)(R)(Enabling) 3- 9-23 S Filed Last Action:3- 9-23 S Filed SJR 87 Huffman, Joan(R)Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation certain tangible personal property held by a manufacturer of medical or biomedical products. Companions:HJR 184 Bonnen, Greg(R)(Identical) 3-10-23 H Filed Last Action:3-13-23 S Introduced and referred to committee on Senate Finance All Track Total Bills:251 251 Track(s): (Master List Only) Position: (None) Copyright © 2023. Texas Legislative Service. All Rights Reserved. City of Denton Updated: 3/9/23 Human Resources-Related Bill Impact Summaries Bill Impact Summaries Human Resources-Related Bills H.B. 121 S.B. 563 Employment Benefits Summary The bills provide that: (1) a city may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, order, rule, regulation, or policy requiring any terms of employment that exceed or conflict with federal or state law relating to any form of employment leave, hiring practices, employment benefits, scheduling practices, or other terms of employment; (2) any provision of an ordinance, order, rule, regulation, or policy that violates (1), above, is void and unenforceable; and (3) the provision in (1), above, does not apply to minimum wage or a contract relating to the terms of employment voluntarily entered into between a private employer or entity and a governmental entity. Impact to Denton As written, the bills would not allow the City of Denton to offer employment benefits greater than those allowed by state or federal law. The City of Denton faces extensive public and private-sector competition for qualified employees within the DFW area and relies on an attractive benefits package to recruit and retain employees. Benefits programs that allow the City of Denton to attract and retain qualified employees, such as paid parental leave or tuition reimbursement, would be prohibited under this legislation. Request Oppose this bill as written. Support an amendment that guarantees the City of Denton may provide competitive employee benefits that go beyond the state or federal minimum. H.B. 471 S.B. 799 Public Safety Personnel Leave/Benefits Summary The bills provide numerous requirements relating to public safety personnel leave of absence and benefits for an illness or injury related to a person’s line of work. Notably, the bills states that a firefighter, peace officer, or EMT who suffers an acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) or stroke resulting in disability or death is presumed to have suffered the disability or death during the course and scope of employment if they were engaged in a situation that involved stressful or strenuous physical activity and the heart attack or stroke occurred not later than 24 hours after the end of a shift in which they were engaging in the activity described above. A similar provision in S.B. 799 extends critical illness benefits to retirees who experience a heart attack or stroke 5 years after retirement. Impact to Denton Both bills create a light duty requirement for up to a year; however, the bills are unclear if the City can deny or challenge the necessity for the light duty in a rebuttal. This is important as illness, injuries, and disabilities are uniquely different and may not require a full year of light duty. Both bills also create a new statutory provision that, should a public safety officer suffer a heart attack or stroke within 24 hours of a shift that included “strenuous” or “stressful” activity, it is presumed to have been caused at the workplace. This blanket City of Denton Updated: 3/9/23 Human Resources-Related Bill Impact Summaries provision does not take into account events taking place after the work shift that could more directly result in said heart attack or stroke (such as exercise, personal stressors, or other relevant factors). H.B. 471, as written, appears to confer lifetime income benefits to employees of the City whose impairment or disability is the result of service as a volunteer first responder for some other jurisdiction. This is a matter in which the City has no control and would be paying the costs for service that does not benefit the citizens of Denton. S.B. 799 requires that leave be part of a meet and confer agreement which removes the right of both the City and the local police associations to negotiate a mutually agreeable alternative within our Meet and Confer Agreement. The bill also creates a "critical illness" benefit that would be extended to any retirees if they experience the onset of a heart attack, stroke, and/or one of a large number of cancers. Like the 24-hour presumption addressed above, this blanket provision does not take into account events taking place after the date of retirement that directly result in said heart attack stroke, or cancer (such as significant lifestyle changes, substance abuse, exposure to hazardous chemicals, etc.). Request Amend both bills to clarify a right of rebuttal by the City for any guaranteed leave or benefit. Amend S.B. 799 to allow the City to negotiate changes to this part of the statute through a Meet and Confer Agreement. H.B. 79 Employment Leave for Domestic Violence Victims Summary This bill, among other things, provides that an employer shall not discharge, discriminate or retaliate against an employee for taking time off to participate in legal proceedings when the employee is a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. The same is prohibited when said victim seeks legal relief such as a restraining order. The bill also provides that reasonable accommodations shall be made for a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, who requests an accommodation for the safety of the victim while at work. Impact to Denton The City of Denton supports assisting victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and supports reasonably accommodating their safety needs. Request Support this bill and, to ensure the bill is consistently applied, seek clarification on the amount of time off from work that shall be provided to victims. City of Denton Updated: 3/15/23 Telecommunications-Related Bill Impact Summaries Bill Impact Summaries Telecommunications-Related Bills H.B. 1303 S.B. 1117 Right-of-Way Rental Fees Summary The bills would, for purposes of city right-of-way rental fees from cable and video providers, clarify that “video service” means video programming services provided by a video service provider through wireline facilities located at least in part in the public right-of-way without regard to delivery technology. More importantly, the bills provide that the term “video service” does not include direct-to-home satellite services or any video programming accessed via a service that enables users to access content, information, electronic mail, or other services offered over the Internet, including streaming content. Impact to Denton The bill amends the definition of “video service” provider to exclude streaming companies, with the result of preventing municipalities from being able to collect franchise fees for these services. As many cable providers begin to provide internet-based streaming options, they are bypassing their obligation to compensate the public for use of the public right-of- way for the internet cable used to transmit those video streaming services. Cities are currently in litigation on this point and this bill would undercut the right of the public to be compensated for use of its right of way and, in effect, provide a gift of public property to these companies. Request Oppose this bill, particularly until the issue can be settled in the judicial system. Denton Municipal Electric 1659 Spencer Rd, Denton, TX 76205  (940) 349-7565 OUR CORE VALUES Integrity  Fiscal Responsibility  Transparency  Outstanding Customer Service ADA/EOE/ADEA www.cityofdenton.com TDD (800) 735-2989 March 17, 2023 Shelly Botkin Executive Director – Texas Public Power Association 701 Brazos St # 1005, Austin, TX 78701 Subject: Denton Municipal Electric General Fund Transfer In support of TPPA’s response to the Senate Business and Commerce committee regarding the General Fund Transfer (GFT) practices of its members, I offer the following information. I think it is important to understand uses of cash transfers to the city’s general fund and to draw analogies to other utilities in Denton. In the case of DME, the following are the cash transfers to the general fund: 1. Support function fund transfers a. DME uses the city’s Human Resources, Information Technology, Procurement, Finance and Accounting and Legal departments and provides a cost of service based annual payment to the city’s general fund for these services. 2. Franchise Fee a. A 5% franchise fee is paid to the city for the use of the city’s right of ways. This fee is paid by all utilities in the city of Denton including ONCOR, CoServ, Atmos Gas, and telecommunications providers. Franchise fees are specifically identified in the Denton City Charter1. The specific language in the Charter is as follows: The holder or grantee of any franchise or license to use public streets, alleys, highways, or other public property may be required, as compensation for the right or privilege enjo yed, to pay to the City of Denton each year such reasonable sum (not less than two (2) percent of the gross receipts of the business pursued by the holder of the franchise earned for service rendered in the City of Denton), or to pay compensation, rent, or any other fee or charge authorized by law, including, without limitation, specific charges per service line, access line fees, and all other legally permissible charges for the use of its streets, alleys, highways, and other public property, as the counci l may determine by ordinance or by contract with any such utility, which compensation shall be in addition to all ad valorem and corporation 1 ARTICLE XIII. - FRANCHISES | Code of Ordinances | Denton, TX | Municode Library 2 taxes paid by the utility. (Ord. No. 99 -057, Amend. No. 24, 2-16-99, ratified 5-1-99) 3. Return on Investment (ROI) a. Pursuant to authority granted in the city Charter, DME remits to the General Fund, a 6% ROI based upon retail revenues. (wholesale transactions are exempt). As the sole shareholder , the city is intitled to a dividend payment that is reflective of the operat ional risk and investment of risk capital. This ROI is analogous to the dividend or return on equity (ROE) permitted by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) in the approved rates for investor owned utilities including TDSPs, TDUs, investor owned water and wastewater utilities, and telecommunications providers. Protections are in place to ensure that only “excess revenues” are used to provide the ROI transfer 2. There are several levels of protections to limit the maximum amount of the transfer as detailed below. 1) After all of the requirements of the various funds have been met, there shall be computed a return on the net investment in the utility system. The "Net Investment" figure used in these computations shall be taken from the independent audit of the utility systems for the last fiscal period. The city shall be entitled to receive annually on the net investment from excess revenues, if any, not more than six (6) percent of the net investment3. 2) Any money remaining in the "System Fund" after all necessary expenses of operation and maintenance of the utility systems, including salaries, labor and materials, have been paid, upon proper approval, and after all payments have been made into the several funds required and provided to be made by the ordinance or ordinances authorizing the issuance of any revenue bonds of the city, now outstanding or hereafter authorized and issued which may be payable from and secured by a pledge of the net earnings of th e light, water or sewer systems, shall be deemed "Excess Revenues" for the purposes of this section. "System Fund" as used herein shall mean the fund (or funds as may be required by outstanding bond issues) into which are deposited the gross incomes derived from the operation of the above named utility systems. 2 ARTICLE XII. - PUBLIC UTILITIES | Code of Ordinances | Denton, TX | Municode Library 3 Sec. 12.03. - Excess revenues of utility systems. | Code of Ordinances | Denton, TX | Municode Library 3 The City of Denton operates several public utilities all of which are subject to the broad authority that the City Council has pursuant to the Denton City Charter. Those utility funds include: • Water Fund • Wastewater Fund • Solid Waste and Recycling Fund; and • Electric Fund In addition to the city charter limitations identified above, the approval of the annual budget of DME by the City Council is approved in open session with the opportunity for public input to comment on any aspect of the budget. Additionally, there are additional protections resulting from the bond financing that limit the amount of the ROI. While each fund is managed separately, rates and required reserves (fund balances) are approved by the City Commission to provide revenue sufficiency and reserves that are reflective of bond covenants and the risk posed by operating these utilities.4 Denton issues both revenue bonds and general obligation bonds to finance capital improvements in its utility funds. The bond covenants universally mandate that in the waterfall of use of revenues, payment of operational expenses, debt and interest expenses must be paid before providing any GFT to the city. The bond covenants also dictate minimum debt coverage ratios and, in some cases, minimum fund balances. These bond covenants apply to ALL utility funds as the issuance of general obligation bonds are for the “Utility System” which includes all of the funds identified above. Regards, Terrance. P. Naulty, P.E. Assistant General Manager Denton Municipal Electric Terrance.naulty@cityofdenton.com 940.349.7565 (office) 4 Sec. 12.01. - General powers respecting utilities. | Code of Ordinances | Denton, TX | Municode Library