Bill

SB 597

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

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Dawn Buckingham

Bill Caption

Relating to a prohibition on the imposition by an appraisal district or the appraisal review board for an appraisal district of a fee in connection with a protest filed with the board.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 597 would prohibit an appraisal board from requiring a property owner to pay a fee to protest an appraisal. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 597 because it promotes limited government, property rights, and individual liberty by removing a barrier to protesting an appraisal before the appraisal review board.