Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 1244: Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.

Enacted Last action May 24, 2025: Effective on 1/1/26

Plain-language summary

HB 1244 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 24, 2025): Effective on 1/1/26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Guillen (Republican); Paul Bettencourt (Republican). 2 co-sponsors.