Bill > HB1256

This bill provides county commissioners courts with the authority to create property tax exemptions for water conservation systems, specifically rainwater harvesting and graywater systems. The bill defines graywater according to the Health and Safety Code and allows county commissioners courts to adopt an exemption that reduces the taxable property value by the amount spent on installing these water conservation systems. This exemption would apply to all taxing units that tax the property, potentially providing a financial incentive for property owners to invest in water-saving infrastructure. The bill is contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment and, if approved, would take effect on January 1, 2026, applying to ad valorem (property) taxes for tax years beginning on or after its effective date. The goal appears to be encouraging water conservation by offering a tax benefit to property owners who install rainwater harvesting or graywater systems.

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