Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 3071: Relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase.

In committee Last action May 19, 2025: Committee report printed and distributed

Plain-language summary

SB 3071 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on May 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the authority of a property owner to obtain an injunction restraining the collection of ad valorem taxes by a taxing unit if the taxing unit adopts a tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate and subsequently takes an action that constitutes a material deviation from the stated purpose of the tax increase. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 19, 2025): Committee report printed and distributed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican).