Bill > HB1533

This bill introduces several modifications to the Texas Tax Code related to property tax appraisal and protest procedures. It requires appraisal districts in counties with populations of 120,000 or more to maintain an internet website and post completed appraisal records weekly, with updates to property values. The bill changes notification requirements for certain tax-related notices, mandating they be sent by certified mail. For appraisal review board (ARB) hearings, it reduces the advance notice period for property owners without an agent to request a telephone or video conference hearing from 10 to 5 days. The bill also adds new requirements for trainers of property tax courses, stipulating that at least one trainer must be a taxpayer representative with specific qualifications. Additionally, the bill provides new rights for property lessees to appeal property valuations through binding arbitration under certain conditions, limits discovery in property tax appeals, and requires ARBs to provide written explanation if they dismiss a protest on jurisdictional grounds. Most provisions will take effect on September 1, 2025, with some specific provisions like course training requirements becoming effective January 1, 2026.

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