Bill

SB 1764

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

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Neutral
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Author(s)

Paul Bettencourt

Co-Author(s)

Royce West

Sponsor(s)

Hugh Shine

Bill Caption

Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

SB 1764 would allow a tax collector to adopt a written policy to require payment of delinquent taxes, penalties, interest, and costs and expenses on certain seized property or property subject to a tax sale to be paid with a cashier's check, certified check, of electronic funds transfer. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

SB 1764 is an attempt to prevent delinquent property tax owners from issuing hot checks or disputing credit card payments which may potentially delay a tax sale.

Texas Action is neutral on SB 1764.

Contact the Author

Paul Bettencourt

Phone:

512-463-0107

Capitol Office:

3E.16

Email: