Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 247: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.

Enacted Last action June 20, 2025: See remarks for effective date

Plain-language summary

HB 247 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on November 12, 2024. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property. Primary sponsor: Ryan Guillen (Republican), Mayes Middleton (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): See remarks for effective date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ryan Guillen (Republican); Mayes Middleton (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.