HB1440Introduced in the House
PROP TX-TAX DEEDS
Introduced by Kevin Olickal, District 16
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that tax deeds issued to the county as trustee shall be recorded by the county and shall not require a municipal transfer stamp or be subject to any municipal real estate transfer taxes, requirements, or certifications prior to recording.
Where it stands
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
April 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: House Revenue & Finance Committee · March 20, 2025
6
Yes
4
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Margaret Croke | 12 | Yes |
| Edgar Gonzalez | 23 | Yes |
| Jennifer Sanalitro | 48 | No |
| Daniel Didech | 59 | Yes |
| Rita Mayfield | 60 | Yes |
| Joe Sosnowski | 69 | No |
| Dagmara Avelar | 85 | Yes |
| Travis Weaver | 93 | No |
| Kyle Moore | 99 | No |
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Tax Policy: Other Taxes Subcommittee
Recommends Do Pass Subcommittee/ Revenue & Finance Committee; 005-000-000
Reported Back To Revenue & Finance Committee;
Do Pass / Short Debate Revenue & Finance Committee; 013-007-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Held on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Kevin John Olickal
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Referred to Rules Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Approved for Consideration Rules Committee; 005-000-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rules Refers to Revenue & Finance Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Floor Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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