Bill

SB 1642

86(R) - 2019
Senate Property Tax
House Ways & Means
Senate Property Tax
House Ways & Means

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral

Author(s)

Borris Miles

Bill Caption

Relating to the authority of an owner of real property sold at a tax sale to transfer the owner’s right of redemption to another person.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal impact to the state is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 1642 would prohibit an owner of a homestead sold at a tax sale from transferring to another person their right of redemption for that property. Any instrument that attempts to transfer this right would be void.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1642 because it does not affect our liberty principles.