Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 23: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Enacted Last action April 15, 2026: Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

Plain-language summary

HB 23 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community. Primary sponsor: Sam Harless (Republican), Tom Oliverson (Republican), Valoree Swanson (Republican), Lacey Hull (Republican), Trent Ashby (Republican), Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 15, 2026): Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Sam Harless (Republican); Tom Oliverson (Republican); Valoree Swanson (Republican); Lacey Hull (Republican); and 2 more. 5 co-sponsors.