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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Guillen | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Mayes Middleton | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Carrie Isaac | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 73 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- See remarks for effective date
- 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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