Texas · 89th Legislature, 1st Called Session (2025) · Bill

HB 279: Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Introduced Last action August 5, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HB 279 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes. Primary sponsor: Hillary Hickland (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 5, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Hillary Hickland (Republican).