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TX HB3637
TX HB3637Relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
05/14/2025
05/14/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to the authority of a county commissioners court to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by each taxing unit that taxes the property of the portion of the appraised value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of certain water conservation systems.
AI Summary
This bill provides county commissioners courts with the authority to create a property tax exemption 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 to adopt an exemption that reduces the taxable property value by the amount spent on installing these water-saving 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 conservation technologies. 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 that date. The goal appears to be encouraging water conservation by offering a tax benefit to property owners who implement rainwater harvesting or graywater recycling systems.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Caroline Harris Davila (R)*,
Carrie Isaac (R)*,
Ellen Troxclair (R)*,
Wesley Virdell (R)*,
Erin Zwiener (D)*,
Keresa Richardson (R),
Joanne Shofner (R),
Last Action
Received from the House (on 05/14/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB3637 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03637E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03637H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HB03637H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HB03637I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HB03637I.htm |
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