HB 47: 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.

Plain-language summary

HB 47 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on August 15, 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: Carl Tepper (Republican), Stan Lambert (Republican). Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.

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