Bill

HB 2723

87(R) - 2021
House Ways & Means
Senate Local Government
House Ways & Means
Senate Local Government
Property taxes
Taxation

Contact the Author

Morgan Meyer

Phone:

512-463-0367

Capitol Office:

Room E1.318

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Morgan Meyer
Angie Chen Button
Hugh Shine

Sponsor(s)

Paul Bettencourt

Bill Caption

Relating to public notice of the availability on the Internet of property-tax-related information.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

HB 2723 requires public notices for budget and tax rate meetings to include a statement with a link to find each individual's local property tax database with easily accessible information regarding property taxes and public hearings of each entity that taxes an individual's property. Local property tax databases are required to be updated regularly during August and September as local elected officials propose and adopt property tax rates.

HB 2723 requires the Department of Information Resources to develop and maintain an easily accessible Internet website that lists each property tax database and includes a method to assist a property owner to identify the appropriate property tax database for the owner's property. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

HB 2723 represents transparency between the government and the voters when it comes to property taxes. In addition, individuals would be able to get notices more conveniently via email. HB 2723 benefits the principles of individual liberty, personal responsibility, private property rights, free market, and limited government. Texas Action supports HB 2723. 

Contact the Author

Morgan Meyer

Phone:

512-463-0367

Capitol Office:

Room E1.318

Email: