HB0799Introduced in the House
REVENUE-TECH
Introduced by Curtis Tarver, District 25
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Property Tax Code. Creates a pilot program that allows a county that has 3,000,000 or more inhabitants and that elects to participate in the program to acquire tax certificates for certain homestead properties offered at any of its annual tax sales. Provides that the number of properties may not exceed 200 properties or 50% of the total number of properties offered at that annual tax sale. Provides that, if a county acquires a tax certificate under the program and thereafter obtains an order directing issuance of a tax deed, the county shall record the tax deed within 30 days after entry of the order directing issuance of tax deed. Provides that the owner has a statutory right to redeem the property for a period of 365 days after recording of the tax deed. Provides that the property shall be offered at a judicial tax deed auction if it is not redeemed within that period. Sets forth procedures for the judicial tax deed auction. Contains provisions for the distribution of surplus funds. Sets forth the penalty amount for the property. Provides that no bidder, principal, affiliate, nominee, or related entity shall directly or indirectly engage in collusive bidding, common-control bidding, nominee bidding, bid rotation, or any other scheme designed to suppress competition at any tax sale under the Code. Contains provisions concerning assignments of certificates of purchase. Makes changes to various notices. Makes changes concerning the redemption period. Provides that if, on the date of the tax sale, the property sold is occupied residential property containing a structure or structures with 6 or fewer residential units, the property may be redeemed after 3 years but before the court orders the property sold at a judicial tax deed auction. Effective July 1, 2026.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 1, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Third Reading · April 22, 2026
72
Yes
39
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
115 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Aaron Ortiz | 1 | Yes |
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Kimberly Du Buclet | 5 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Yes |
| Jawaharial Williams | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Executive Committee
Do Pass / Short Debate Executive Committee; 012-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate **
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate **
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2025
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 003-002-000
Third Reading Deadline Extended-Rule May 31, 2026
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Chief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Curtis J. Tarver, II
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Recommends Be Adopted Revenue & Finance Committee; 011-004-000
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 072-039-000
Arrive in Senate
Placed on Calendar Order of First Reading
Chief Senate Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026
Approved for Consideration Assignments
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading May 31, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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