Bill

SB 63

87(R) - 2021
Senate Finance
House Ways & Means
Senate Finance
House Ways & Means
Taxation

Contact the Author

Jane Nelson

Phone:

512-463-0112

Capitol Office:

1E.5

Email:

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Positive

Author(s)

Jane Nelson

Co-Author(s)

Dawn Buckingham
Joan Huffman

Sponsor(s)

Morgan Meyer

Bill Caption

Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Fiscal Notes

No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. 

Bill Analysis

SB 63 make numerous updates to the governance of appraisal districts, improve transparency and access to training, and would make the appraisal process more responsive and easier for taxpayers to navigate. Some significant provisions of the bill (but not an exhaustive list) are outlined below. 

SB 63 would institute term limits for an appraisal district's board of directors, with certain exceptions. 

SB 63 would require a chief appraiser or appraisal review board to approve, modify or reject a taxpayer's application for exemption or special appraisal as soon as possible and not later than 90 days after receiving the application.  The bill would also require a chief appraiser or appraisal review board to notify an applicant of their application's status and clearly explain why an application has been denied or modified not later than the fifth day of the denial or modification.

SB 63 would allow the comptroller to, after providing notice, require a document, payment, notice, report, or other item be submitted electronically. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports SB 63 which uplifts our principles of individual liberty, limited government, and property rights. 

Contact the Author

Jane Nelson

Phone:

512-463-0112

Capitol Office:

1E.5

Email: