Bill: HB 861, 86(R) - 2019

Committee

House Ways & Means

2nd Chamber Committee

Senate Property Tax

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation Economic Freedom Property Rights Personal Responsibility Limited Government Individual Liberty
Yes Neutral Positive Neutral Positive Positive

Author(s)

Rafael Anchia
John Wray

Sponsor(s)

Donna Campbell

Bill Caption

Relating to the calculation of penalties and interest resulting from the final determination of an ad valorem tax appeal that changes a property owner’s tax liability.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

This bill relates to the way penalties and interest are applied following a property owner's appeal of the appraised value of their home for property tax calculation purposes.

HB 861 would stipulate that a person who files a protest of an appraisal and pays a portion of the tax due (but less than the total amount based on the contested appraisal), and who does not prevail in their appeal, is only required to pay penalties and interest on the additional tax if the additional tax is not paid by the delinquency date.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 861 for promoting the principles of limited government, property rights, and individual liberty by not allowing penalties and interest to accrue during the time period when the assessed value of a property is being contested. 


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