SB2029Introduced in the Senate
PROP TX-SURPLUS SALE
Introduced by Celina Villanueva, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, when the county, as trustee, files one petition for more than one delinquent tax lien or certificate, the county may request that the court issue a tax deed to the county, as trustee, without holding a judicial tax deed auction. Provides that the county shall offer the parcel for sale at a public auction within 120 days of recording the tax deed. Sets forth requirements for the county auction. Provides that any owner of property sold under any provision of the Code who sustains loss or damage by reason of the issuance of a tax deed shall have the right to recover surplus equity that was lost in the property through an award of indemnity. Amends the Mortgage Rescue Fraud Act. Provides that a distressed property conveyance contract must contain a statement that the property owner may have the right to obtain money for any equity lost if a tax deed is issued. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
June 2, 2025
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Revenue
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Graciela Guzmán
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Willie Preston
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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