HB1244Introduced in the House
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.
Introduced by Ryan Guillen, District 31
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.
Where it stands
Effective on 1/1/26
May 24, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Read 3rd time · May 9, 2025
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Bill history
Filed
Read first time
Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
Scheduled for public hearing in s/c on . . .
Considered by s/c in public hearing
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in subcommittee
Left pending in subcommittee
Considered by s/c in public hearing
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s)
Considered in formal meeting
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
Comte report filed with Committee Coordinator
Committee report distributed
Committee report sent to Calendars
Considered in Calendars
Placed on General State Calendar
Read 2nd time
Amended 1-Guillen
Record vote RV#698
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Passed to engrossment as amended
Record vote RV#699
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote RV#775
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
Reported engrossed
Received from the House
Read first time
Referred to Local Government
Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
Considered in public hearing
Vote taken in committee
Reported favorably w/o amendments
Recommended for local & uncontested calendar
Committee report printed and distributed
Rules suspended-Intent Calendar
Rules suspended-Regular order of business
Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
Vote recorded in Journal
Three day rule suspended
Record vote
Read 3rd time
Passed
Record vote
Senate passage reported
Reported enrolled
Signed in the House
Signed in the Senate
Sent to the Governor
Signed by the Governor
Effective on 1/1/26
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