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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| Will Metcalf | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 16 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Effective on 1/1/26
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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