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HB 203 87-0 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 216 87-0 (2021) Author: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al. Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 448 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the provision of certain eminent domain information to property owners through a landowner's bill of rights. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 452 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Interim Studies|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Utilities--General
HB 485 87-0 (2021) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Property Interests--Real Property|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 494 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 528 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 534 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the reduction of the sales price of a comparable property by an amount equal to the amount of the typical commission for the sale or purchase of property for purposes of using the market data comparison method of appraisal to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 649 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al. Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of renting the property at below-market rates to low-income and moderate-income households. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 901 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 902 87-0 (2021) Author: Burns, DeWayne Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority; requiring an occupational license; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty; imposing a criminal penalty. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management ATTORNEY GENERAL|Courts--Judges|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 935 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Health Institutions|LAREDO, CITY OF|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 947 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying title to or an interest in real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 948 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the authentication and recording of instruments conveying real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Notaries|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 949 87-0 (2021) Author: Sherman, Sr., Carl Relating to the electronic filing with and the recording by county clerks of records conveying or purporting to convey title to or an interest in real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry County Government--General|Electronic Information Systems|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 951 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the exclusion from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 971 87-0 (2021) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Amusements, Games, Sports|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 1022 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1053 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1054 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation BONDS|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1059 87-0 (2021) Author: Stephenson, Phil Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain. House: Business & Industry Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Land Use & Zoning|FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1090 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1101 87-0 (2021) Author: Beckley, Michelle Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1202 87-0 (2021) Author: Jetton, Jacey | et. al. Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs DISCRIMINATION|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1395 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to ad valorem taxation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|GULF OF MEXICO|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|SPECIAL TAX CODE BOARD|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 1418 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 1471 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Criminal Justice
Referred to Criminal Justice CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|STEPHENS COUNTY
HB 1483 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence County Government--Employees/Officers|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1543 87-0 (2021) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 1567 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al. Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HB 1569 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
HB 1577 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al. Relating to a temporary limitation on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars DALLAS COUNTY|Economic & Industrial Development--General|HARRIS COUNTY|LUBBOCK COUNTY|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1794 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Julie Relating to the liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of real property in connection with the use of or entry onto the property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1795 87-0 (2021) Author: Dominguez, Alex Relating to the adoption of a veterans' land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1798 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Relating to the effect of a disaster declaration on the ad valorem tax rate of a taxing unit other than a school district and the appraised value of certain property in the taxing unit. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1877 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to county and municipal regulation of repairs to vacant residential buildings. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1878 87-0 (2021) Author: Gates, Gary Relating to municipal and county permitting requirements to conduct certain repairs on residential buildings. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1879 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to establishing actual progress for the purpose of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1881 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by certain educational organizations. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Education--Junior College Districts|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1931 87-0 (2021) Author: Walle, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain public facilities used to provide affordable housing. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Senate Amendments Analysis distributed Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1993 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to certain seller's disclosures for the sale of residential real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2044 87-0 (2021) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2094 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2110 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Christina
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the automatic transfer of manufacturer's warranties on air conditioning systems conveyed with residential real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21 Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2131 87-0 (2021) Author: Ellzey, Jake Relating to the retention of instruments recorded in the property records of a county. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Real Property|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
HB 2237 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Sponsor: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/22 CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2274 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Ann
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the extension or amendment of deed restrictions in certain older subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2280 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the sale, development, or acquisition of certain property by certain navigation districts, including the Port of Houston Authority of Harris County, Texas; removing authority to own certain property, acquire certain property, and make related changes to the board of commissioners and name of the navigation district; requiring the sale or development of certain property. House: Transportation Recommendations filed with the Speaker PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2292 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2305 87-0 (2021) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center, the Real Estate Research Advisory Committee, and the Texas Real Estate Commission; increasing a fee. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2372 87-0 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan | et. al. Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Utilities--Electric
HB 2376 87-0 (2021) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the repeal of the real estate inspection recovery fund. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2382 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe
Sponsor: Blanco, César
Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District. House: County Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
HB 2424 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al. Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as pretended sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2425 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land on the basis of its use for wildlife management. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|OPEN-SPACE LAND|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 2477 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 2533 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the performance of a real property evaluation for use by certain financial institutions. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2537 87-0 (2021) Author: Reynolds, Ron Relating to county regulation of short-term rental units in the unincorporated area of certain counties; authorizing a civil penalty; authorizing a fee. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PERMITS|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2591 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al. Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2621 87-0 (2021) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to the limitation on the amount of a subcontractor's lien for labor or materials. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2700 87-0 (2021) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to Texas Department of Transportation agreements and property interests related to maintenance of certain transportation infrastructure and right-of-way. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Referred to Transportation City Government--General|Highways|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2730 87-0 (2021) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority and the regulation of easement or right-of-way agents. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/22 ATTORNEY GENERAL|CONDEMNATION|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2825 87-0 (2021) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to reporting requirements for certain loan and title insurance transactions involving foreign companies and real property located near military bases. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Placed on General State Calendar Financial--General|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Military & Veterans|MILITARY PREPAREDNESS COMMISSION, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2921 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain statutes relating to access to public beaches. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|Coastal Affairs & Beaches|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2948 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3069 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 3176 87-0 (2021) Author: Lopez, Ray Relating to certain improvements made to certain land subject to inundation. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee LITTER|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Water--General
HB 3193 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the applicability of provisions entitling certain lessees to receive a copy of a notice of appraised value delivered to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3229 87-0 (2021) Author: Moody, Joe Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3243 87-0 (2021) Author: Shine, Hugh Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3260 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to ad valorem taxation, including the disclosure of the sales price of real property to use in appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes and the effect of an unfunded mandate on the use by a political subdivision of ad valorem tax revenue. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|TEXAS HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF ACT
HB 3263 87-0 (2021) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the determination of the boundaries of, and the enforcement of the law governing access to, public beaches. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3308 87-0 (2021) Author: Lucio III, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the formation of special districts for the purpose of storm mitigation and resiliency, energy, water, and indoor air utilizing private funding sources; providing thereto the ability of specific entities to use conduit financing; and establishing specific consumer protection provisions for residential property owners related to the program. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee BONDS|City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|County Government--General|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Energy--General|Environment--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|STORM MITIGATION AND RESILIENCY FINANCING ACT|Water--Development
HB 3309 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 3312 87-0 (2021) Author: Harris, Cody Relating to the disposition of real property acquired for high-speed rail projects. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 3317 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3320 87-0 (2021) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to the effect of recording a quitclaim deed. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3385 87-0 (2021) Author: Rogers, Glenn
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to a landowner's bill of rights statement in connection with the acquisition of real property through eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3414 87-0 (2021) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to a seller's notice of special district assessments on newly constructed residential real properties. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3502 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al. Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce INTERNET|Open Meetings|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
HB 3503 87-0 (2021) Author: Lambert, Stan | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Removed from local & uncontested calendar Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Courts--Justice|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3546 87-0 (2021) Author: Cortez, Philip Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 3595 87-0 (2021) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to residential construction liability. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3610 87-0 (2021) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara | et. al.
Sponsor: Springer, Drew | et. al.
Relating to the applicability of certain laws to certain public schools and certain requirements of a charter school that receives certain tax exemptions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/21 Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3634 87-0 (2021) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to the adoption of county and municipal building codes for the insulation and protection of piping in new residential construction. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|City Government--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3713 87-0 (2021) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts. House: Transportation Laid on the table subject to call Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 3795 87-0 (2021) Author: Button, Angie | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices. House: Ways & Means Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3800 87-0 (2021) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately BIG SPRING, CITY OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3817 87-0 (2021) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems. House: Land & Resource Management Received from the House Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SPATIAL REFERENCE CENTER AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
HB 3833 87-0 (2021) Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the appraisal of certain real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately Aeronautics|Agriculture|Housing--General|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3893 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Sponsor: Eckhardt, Sarah | et. al.
Relating to the modification of a 99-year lease of certain state property to the City of Austin and the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
Placed on intent calendar AUSTIN, CITY OF|CAPITAL METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 3910 87-0 (2021) Author: Romero, Ramon Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to consider sales of property to governmental units when using the market data comparison method to determine the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3939 87-0 (2021) Author: Talarico, James Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 4024 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4065 87-0 (2021) Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al. Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 4107 87-0 (2021) Author: Burrows, Dustin
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the notice of entry for the purpose of exercising the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Common Carriers|CONDEMNATION|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4121 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to prompt review of land development applications and the award of court costs and attorney's fees against a political subdivision in certain actions. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee ATTORNEY'S FEES|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4186 87-0 (2021) Author: González, Mary Relating to a written appraisal required for a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS
HB 4206 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of limiting the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Governor|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL STUDY COMMISSION|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4218 87-0 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to a cause of action for the bad faith washout of an overriding royalty interest in an oil and gas lease. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES
HB 4245 87-0 (2021) Author: Frullo, John
Sponsor: Perry, Charles | et. al.
Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Placed on intent calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4253 87-0 (2021) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4255 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales Shaw, Penny Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
HB 4374 87-0 (2021) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4447 87-0 (2021) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the procedure for approval of certain land development applications by a municipality or county. House: Land & Resource Management Placed on General State Calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4503 87-0 (2021) Author: Cain, Briscoe Relating to municipal or county authority to prohibit the use of natural gas utility service in a building. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs City Government--General|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 4551 87-0 (2021) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the creation of a commission to study land titles. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LAND TITLE REVIEW COMMISSION|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
HB 4664 87-0 (2021) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Trinity River Authority of Texas. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property|TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY OF TEXAS
HB 4667 87-0 (2021) Author: Morales, Eddie
Sponsor: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Department of Public Safety to the City of Eagle Pass. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately EAGLE PASS, CITY OF|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 4670 87-0 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
HJR 30 87-0 (2021) Author: White, James Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 87-0 (2021) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 57 87-0 (2021) Author: Murphy, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 61 87-0 (2021) Author: Bell, Cecil Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 64 87-0 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 81 87-0 (2021) Author: Davis, Yvonne Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit certain political subdivisions to adopt a temporary limitation on the appraised value for taxation of certain real property located in specified areas. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Economic & Industrial Development--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 90 87-0 (2021) Author: Shaheen, Matt Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary limitation on the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property located in a political subdivision any part of which is located in an area that at any time during the preceding tax year was declared a disaster area. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 92 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 93 87-0 (2021) Author: Schofield, Mike Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the taking of property by eminent domain for the purpose of transferring the property to a private entity. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 131 87-0 (2021) Author: Metcalf, Will Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 145 87-0 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to the value when the owner acquired the property and to provide for determining that value on the basis of the purchase price of the property, if applicable. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 30 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory provisions from a recorded conveyance instrument. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 ATTORNEY GENERAL|County Government--Employees/Officers|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 43 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: Ortega, Evelina "Lina" | et. al.
Relating to residential mortgage loans, including the financing of residential real estate purchases by means of a wrap mortgage loan; providing licensing and registration requirements; authorizing an administrative penalty. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/22 FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 113 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Property Interests--Trusts|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 214 87-0 (2021) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the removal of certain unconstitutional provisions from real property records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Property Interests--Real Property|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 219 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or of a road or highway. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTS|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 222 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the removal of certain discriminatory restrictions and provisions from certain real property records. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs ATTORNEY GENERAL|County Government--Employees/Officers|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 461 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a seller's disclosure of the location of certain real property in a floodplain. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce County Government--Land Use & Zoning|FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 510 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Stephens County. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|STEPHENS COUNTY
SB 581 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
SB 594 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to the provision of solid waste disposal services by certain counties; authorizing a fee. House: Environmental Regulation
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Environmental Regulation City Government--Utilities|County Government--Employees/Officers|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Environment--Solid Waste|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 596 87-0 (2021) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. Senate: Veteran Affairs Referred to Vet Affairs AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 602 87-0 (2021) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs DISCRIMINATION|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 670 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 726 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Sponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 754 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the amendment of a dedicatory instrument to remove a discriminatory provision. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs DISCRIMINATION|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 765 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Environment--General|LANDFILLS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 782 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Sponsor: Herrero, Abel
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the State of Texas to the Port of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas. House: Transportation
Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY OF NUECES COUNTY|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 796 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to hearing and public notice requirements regarding the conversion by a municipality of certain properties to house homeless individuals. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm. City Government--General|Housing--Homeless Persons|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 804 87-0 (2021) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Cortez, Philip
Relating to the authority of a municipality to add property to a common characteristic public improvement district. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 829 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to decommissioning requirements for certain solar facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Utilities--General
SB 832 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the operations and administration of the El Paso County Hospital District. Senate: Local Government Committee report printed and distributed EL PASO COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
SB 848 87-0 (2021) Author: Blanco, César Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 885 87-0 (2021) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Landgraf, Brooks
Relating to quitclaim deeds. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21 Property Interests--Real Property
SB 996 87-0 (2021) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to performance of an evaluation of real property for use by a financial institution. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1027 87-0 (2021) Author: West, Royce Relating to the authority of an owner of certain residential real property to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the property in installments. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1029 87-0 (2021) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Button, Angie
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain solar or wind-powered energy devices. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1072 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the procedure for conducting surveys of public land, including the requirements regarding field notes and coordinate systems. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/21 Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SPATIAL REFERENCE CENTER AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY--CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS
SB 1088 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the duty of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to provide certain information. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1333 87-0 (2021) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Hidalgo County Drainage District Number 1. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee HIDALGO COUNTY DRAINAGE DISTRICT NUMBER 1|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1362 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from leasing, owning, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. Senate: Education Referred to Education Amusements, Games, Sports|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1369 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the Texas Real Estate Research Center and the Texas Real Estate Commission. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1556 87-0 (2021) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of executory contracts for the purchase of land to be used as a residence in certain counties. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1557 87-0 (2021) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to the authority of a county to regulate condominiums. Senate: Local Government Left pending in committee County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1637 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the delivery of a deed to a grantee and to the recording of a deed. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1638 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the jurisdiction of justice courts. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence Courts--Justice|FRAUD|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1640 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to requiring witnesses to sign an instrument conveying real property interest. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property|WITNESSES
SB 1644 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the determination of the market value of property for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1652 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services BIG SPRING, CITY OF|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1657 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to notice of proposed changes to municipal zoning classifications. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1679 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol
Sponsor: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Governor|Housing--General|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 1764 87-0 (2021) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes on property subject to a tax sale. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Local Government
Effective immediately Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1774 87-0 (2021) Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Sponsor: Canales, Terry
Relating to the conveyance of certain real property by certain navigation districts. House: Transportation
Senate: Ports, Select
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1838 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the grant of a 99-year lease of certain state property and certain easements to the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Senate: Transportation Not again placed on intent calendar Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS, STATE OF|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 1840 87-0 (2021) Author: Eckhardt, Sarah Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
SB 1874 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the duty of a county clerk to send a copy of a recorded deed to the grantor. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1875 87-0 (2021) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to a requirement for a deed to include a statement regarding certain fraudulent conveyances or recordings. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
SB 1902 87-0 (2021) Author: Perry, Charles Relating to municipal registration of vacant buildings in certain municipalities. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1938 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the representation of parties in justice court cases and to the correction or removal of certain obsolete provisions of the Property Code. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Courts--Justice|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1939 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to organization of, meetings of, and voting by condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce INTERNET|Open Meetings|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|TELECONFERENCING|VIDEOCONFERENCING
SB 2024 87-0 (2021) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to certain procedural requirements for public improvement districts and transfers of property located in public improvement districts. Senate: Local Government Referred to Local Government City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
SB 2188 87-0 (2021) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Sponsor: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to the municipal or county regulation of residential detention facilities for immigrant or refugee children. House: State Affairs
Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21 Aliens|City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2230 87-0 (2021) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the acquisition of real property or construction of buildings for the purpose of operating the Texas Bullion Depository. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately BONDS|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC FINANCE AUTHORITY, TEXAS|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TEXAS BULLION DEPOSITORY, OFFICE OF THE COMPTROLLER
SJR 38 87-0 (2021) Author: Springer, Drew Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 105 87-1 (2021) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Legislature|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 303 87-1 (2021) Author: Slaton, Bryan Relating to the acquisition and management of real property interests by certain Chinese entities. Filed Aliens|PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 305 87-1 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Aliens|INTERNET|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 58 87-2 (2021) Author: White, James Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Aliens|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 109 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Filed Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 157 87-2 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property. Filed Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 158 87-2 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|MEASURES TO LIMIT OR REDUCE AD VALOREM TAXES, COMMISSION TO STUDY|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District
HB 162 87-2 (2021) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al. Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads. Filed Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--School District
HJR 11 87-2 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Filed Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HJR 20 87-2 (2021) Author: Allison, Steve | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years. Filed Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 69 87-3 (2021) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the ownership of agricultural land by nonresident aliens or foreign entities. Filed Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Aliens|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 72 87-3 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 121 87-3 (2021) Author: Craddick, Tom Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services. Filed City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--City
HJR 6 87-3 (2021) Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 42 87-3 (2021) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to prohibiting the imposition of municipal ad valorem taxes on property that does not receive full municipal services. Filed City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--City
HB 185 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to a study of the impact, feasibility, and advisability of adopting a property tax system in which the disclosure of the sales price of real property is required by law. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 388 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Committee report printed and distributed Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 591 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 608 86-0 (2019) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 641 86-0 (2019) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
HB 815 86-0 (2019) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the authority of a county to require photo identification to file certain documents with the county clerk. House: County Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|IDENTIFICATION CARDS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 834 86-0 (2019) Author: Hernandez, Ana Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program. House: County Affairs Left pending in committee County Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 878 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 945 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 991 86-0 (2019) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1024 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Relating to real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence BAIL BONDSMEN|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1036 86-0 (2019) Author: Beckley, Michelle | et. al. Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1053 86-0 (2019) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the administration, powers, and duties of certain navigation districts; authorizing the imposition of a tax. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Vetoed by the Governor PORT OF HARLINGEN AUTHORITY|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|WILLACY COUNTY NAVIGATION DISTRICT
HB 1176 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Not again placed on intent calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1194 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of certain property used to build low-income housing. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous|Taxation--School District
HB 1211 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the acquisition of, and the construction of improvements to, real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Placed on intent calendar ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONDEMNATION|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1234 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee BONDS|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1245 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1246 86-0 (2019) Author: Ashby, Trent | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1253 86-0 (2019) Author: Leman, Ben Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1367 86-0 (2019) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1368 86-0 (2019) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1369 86-0 (2019) Author: Harris, Cody | et. al. Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project. House: Transportation Left pending in subcommittee Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 1444 86-0 (2019) Author: Patterson, Jared Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property on the basis of the lesser of the appraised value of the property or the average appraised value of the property over a specified time period. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1549 86-0 (2019) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Health--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1560 86-0 (2019) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to a tax on title insurance policies written by title insurance companies to fund housing programs and services; imposing a tax. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Housing--Homeless Persons|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Sales
HB 1652 86-0 (2019) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1658 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to seller's disclosure of certain residential real property conditions and related property insurance issues. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars FLOODS|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1737 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to statutes of limitation and repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or equipment attached to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|ENGINEERS & ENGINEERING|INTERIOR DESIGNERS|LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS|Property Interests--Real Property|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1776 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to property owned by navigation districts. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY|PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY OF HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1833 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1842 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1885 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20 Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1952 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John Relating to community homes for persons with disabilities; creating a criminal offense. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES|Disabilities, Persons with|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1994 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the transfer of certain real property in the city of Laredo from The University of Texas System to The Texas A&M University System and to the uses of that property. House: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education Education--Higher--Health Institutions|LAREDO, CITY OF|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1999 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to certain construction liability claims concerning public buildings and public works. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2302 86-0 (2019) Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al. Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
HB 2346 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar INTERIOR DESIGNERS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2442 86-0 (2019) Author: Phelan, Dade Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call GENERAL LAND OFFICE|ORANGE COUNTY|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
HB 2449 86-0 (2019) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to the acquisition of real property by the Texas Department of Transportation to protect a state highway. House: Transportation Committee report sent to Calendars Highways|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2470 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Ed Relating to an action for the damage to property value caused by the use of an easement. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--County & Statutory|Courts--District|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2569 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to requirements for condominium plats or plans. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2641 86-0 (2019) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2646 86-0 (2019) Author: Gutierrez, Roland | et. al. Relating to the adoption of a land bank program by the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Received from the House AFFORDABLE HOUSING CORPORATION, TEXAS STATE|Housing--Veterans|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2650 86-0 (2019) Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2702 86-0 (2019) Author: White, James | et. al. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of certain property that was erroneously omitted from an appraisal roll in a previous year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 2770 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Disabilities, Persons with|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2845 86-0 (2019) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the removal of wind power facilities. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Energy--General|Property Interests--Real Property|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Utilities--Electric
HB 2901 86-0 (2019) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to civil liability and responsibility for the consequences of defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2913 86-0 (2019) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain real property held by the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas and the transfer of jurisdiction over and management of the Star of the Republic Museum to the Texas Historical Commission. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
See remarks for effective date GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Historic Preservation & Museums|HISTORICAL COMMISSION, TEXAS |Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2944 86-0 (2019) Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Sponsor: Flores, Peter | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the sale or transfer of the G. J. Sutton Building Complex in San Antonio. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN ANTONIO, CITY OF
HB 2963 86-0 (2019) Author: Clardy, Travis
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately CHEROKEE COUNTY|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 3060 86-0 (2019) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property. House: County Affairs Companion considered in lieu of in committee County Government--General|Notaries|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3149 86-0 (2019) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to examinations required for licensure by the Texas Real Estate Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3189 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3279 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3295 86-0 (2019) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to a prohibition on the use of certain audio recordings or video footage to influence the negotiation of a real estate transaction. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3467 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Ken | et. al. Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education. House: Public Education Left pending in committee EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
HB 3477 86-0 (2019) Author: Paul, Dennis Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations. House: Land & Resource Management Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3493 86-0 (2019) Author: Talarico, James Relating to a requirement that a purchaser of commercial real property disclose the sales price of the property to the appraisal district and to the use of that information by the appraisal district; creating a criminal offense. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3562 86-0 (2019) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
HB 3653 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Gina Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3732 86-0 (2019) Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al. Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
HB 3782 86-0 (2019) Author: Harless, Sam | et. al.
Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the right to remove property encroaching on areas owned or controlled by the Harris County Flood Control District. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 HARRIS COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL DISTRICT|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 3815 86-0 (2019) Author: Morrison, Geanie W.
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3838 86-0 (2019) Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to a disclosure in certain offers to purchase a mineral or royalty interest. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 9/1/19 Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES
HB 3839 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3917 86-0 (2019) Author: Wray, John Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3939 86-0 (2019) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the exercise of the power of eminent domain by a common carrier pipeline. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Common Carriers|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4012 86-0 (2019) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4054 86-0 (2019) Author: Wilson, Terry M. Relating to a landowner petition to partition and transfer a geographic portion of a service area of an electric cooperative. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric
HB 4131 86-0 (2019) Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4194 86-0 (2019) Author: Middleton, Mayes Relating to the interest rate on a refund of ad valorem taxes made following the final determination of an appeal that decreases a property owner's tax liability. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 4219 86-0 (2019) Author: Leman, Ben | et. al. Relating to the enforceability of certain contracts to acquire real property for a high-speed rail project. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 4271 86-0 (2019) Author: Wu, Gene | et. al. Relating to the redaction of an unconstitutional restriction from an instrument conveying an interest in real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Employees/Officers|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4275 86-0 (2019) Author: Rosenthal, Jon Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4423 86-0 (2019) Author: Zwiener, Erin Relating to surface remediation and the restoration of land disturbed by the installation of a pipeline. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Oil & Gas|PIPELINE SAFETY|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 4541 86-0 (2019) Author: Cyrier, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the Texas Facilities Commission over certain real property owned by the state. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|Legislature|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 4586 86-0 (2019) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location. House: Higher Education Left pending in committee Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
HJR 31 86-0 (2019) Author: Murphy, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 47 86-0 (2019) Author: Bell, Cecil Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 50 86-0 (2019) Author: Metcalf, Will Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 83 86-0 (2019) Author: Martinez, Armando Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. House: International Relations & Economic Development Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 112 86-0 (2019) Author: King, Tracy Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing Webb County to delegate its authority to manage and dispose of county school land and invest and manage the proceeds from the county permanent school fund. House: Public Education Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--Finance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|WEBB COUNTY
HR 2184 86-0 (2019) Author: Burrows, Dustin Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
SB 73 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Leach, Jeff
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records and licenses. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Courts--Judges|Open Records|Property Interests--Real Property|Protection of Personal Information
SB 202 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 227 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. Senate: Business & Commerce Co-author authorized Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
SB 236 86-0 (2019) Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al. Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce FOOD|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 335 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to community land trusts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Property Interests--Trusts|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 339 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Morrison, Geanie W.
Relating to a seller's disclosure notice for residential property regarding floodplains, flood pools, floodways, or reservoirs. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 FLOODS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 421 86-0 (2019) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Sponsor: Craddick, Tom | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition of real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
House appoints conferees w/inst-reported ATTORNEY GENERAL|CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 453 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 489 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to personal information that may be omitted from certain records, licenses, and reports and to other court security measures. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--Employees/Officers|COURT ADMINISTRATION, OFFICE OF|Courts--General|Courts--Judges|MECHANICS' LIENS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property|Protection of Personal Information
SB 492 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 552 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 553 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 554 86-0 (2019) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 638 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to seller's disclosures regarding the proximity of certain residential real property to certain landfills and related facilities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Environment--General|Environment--Solid Waste|Health--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 646 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to approval for purchases of property or construction projects by a state agency with self-directed semi-independent status. House: State Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Governor|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 659 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 775 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the purchase of necessary real property for the construction of a high-speed rail project. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 812 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 874 86-0 (2019) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to forms for creating or revoking a transfer on death deed. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
SB 921 86-0 (2019) Author: West, Royce Relating to persons entitled to a mechanic's lien on real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee INTERIOR DESIGNERS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 977 86-0 (2019) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the authority to transfer real property in the name of an entity. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1086 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1115 86-0 (2019) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to the authority of a county to adopt a land bank program. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--General|Housing--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1133 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to prohibiting public schools from owning, leasing, or having a business interest in certain entities and real property associated with those entities. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education Amusements, Games, Sports|Business & Commerce--General|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1213 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Orange County by the Public Safety Commission. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately GENERAL LAND OFFICE|ORANGE COUNTY|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
SB 1220 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al. Relating to requiring notices of property located in floodplains, flood pools, or reservoirs to be provided by sellers of real property and on subdivision plats. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce FLOODS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1226 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to the release of a reversionary interest in certain real property by the Health and Human Services Commission and conditions related to that release. Senate: Health & Human Services Left pending in committee HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 1281 86-0 (2019) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to assessments for water and energy improvements in certain municipalities and counties. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Energy--Conservation|Property Interests--Real Property|STATE ENERGY CONSERVATION OFFICE|Water--General
SB 1285 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the procedure for the sale by auction of real property pursuant to foreclosure of a tax lien. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1349 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property by the Texas Facilities Commission on behalf of the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1361 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the public resale by means of a public auction using online bidding and sale of property purchased by a taxing unit at an ad valorem tax sale. Senate: Property Tax Left pending in committee AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1387 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the content of certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms for the sale of residential property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1436 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to a required notice concerning an easement or right-of-way in certain Texas Real Estate Commission contract forms. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1437 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to requiring information regarding easements to be included in a commitment for title insurance. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1438 86-0 (2019) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to prohibitions on the disposition of property interests by navigation districts for certain purposes. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately OYSTERS|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1460 86-0 (2019) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to the conveyance of certain state forest land in Cherokee County under the control of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education CHEROKEE COUNTY|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
SB 1489 86-0 (2019) Author: Buckingham, Dawn Relating to the authority of a municipality to enforce certain municipal building regulations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1620 86-0 (2019) Author: Hall, Bob Relating to seller's disclosures regarding fuel gas piping in residential real property. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
SB 1642 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Wu, Gene
Relating to the authority of an owner of real property sold at a tax sale to transfer the owner's right of redemption to another person. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1659 86-0 (2019) Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al. Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, STATE BOARD OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|PERMANENT SCHOOL FUND|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD
SB 1762 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the location of real property executed in trust for the issuance of a license as a bail bond surety. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1845 86-0 (2019) Author: Miles, Borris
Sponsor: Vo, Hubert
Relating to the amendment of the dedicatory instruments of certain mixed-use real estate developments. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/19 Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1918 86-0 (2019) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to the creation of an urban land bank by certain municipalities; granting authority to issue bonds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|URBAN LAND BANK PROGRAM FOR A MUNICIPALITY WITH A POPULATION OF TWO MILLION OR MORE
SB 2128 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Parker, Tan
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents concerning real or personal property. House: County Affairs
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/19 County Government--General|Notaries|Property Interests--Real Property|RECORDS MANAGEMENT
SB 2147 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the development of a method to determine the value of certain real property for purposes of eminent domain. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Agriculture|AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF|Environment--Air|Environment--Water|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2149 86-0 (2019) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the appeal of certain decisions concerning mining leases. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development Courts--Civil Procedure|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2323 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes by members or veterans of the United States armed forces. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 2345 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Senate: Property Tax Not again placed on intent calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2402 86-0 (2019) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to technical defects in instruments affecting real property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2427 86-0 (2019) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes. Senate: Property Tax Referred to Property Tax Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SJR 46 86-0 (2019) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Senate: Property Tax Co-author authorized Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 66 86-0 (2019) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security BORDER|City Government--Finance|County Government--Finance|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SJR 74 86-0 (2019) Author: Creighton, Brandon Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Senate: Property Tax Not again placed on intent calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SR 841 86-0 (2019) Author: Hancock, Kelly Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction on SB 2. Reported enrolled Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Elections--Administration|Elections--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Conf. Comm. Reports|Taxation--General|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-State Administration|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate|Taxation--School District
HB 167 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 182 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to a study of the economic impact of requiring the disclosure of the sales price of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 198 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al. Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 379 85-0 (2017) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to mandatory sales price disclosure in real property sales; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 382 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 513 85-0 (2017) Author: Davis, Sarah | et. al. Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster. House: Ways & Means Received from the House Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 522 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
HB 528 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 535 85-0 (2017) Author: Longoria, Oscar Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence Crime Victims Compensation|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 755 85-0 (2017) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the use by certain tax-exempt organizations of certain payments made in connection with real property transfers to provide educational activities through certain schools. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17 Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 797 85-0 (2017) Author: Minjarez, Ina Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 890 85-0 (2017) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 969 85-0 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 993 85-0 (2017) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 997 85-0 (2017) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to approval and recording requirements for certain conveyances of land owned by political subdivisions to the United States. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1053 85-0 (2017) Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al. Relating to statutes of repose for certain claims involving the construction or repair of an improvement to real property or the attachment of equipment to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS
HB 1091 85-0 (2017) Author: Murr, Andrew Relating to liability arising from certain prescribed burning activity. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Agriculture|BURNING & INCINERATORS|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1128 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1135 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1168 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Energy--General|Energy--Solar|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric
HB 1170 85-0 (2017) Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Miles, Borris
Relating to the authority of counties to advertise on personal property owned or leased by the county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately ADVERTISING|County Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1288 85-0 (2017) Author: Rose, Toni
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county. House: County Affairs
Senate: Administration
Effective immediately County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 1315 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Phil | et. al. Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Management Relations|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1325 85-0 (2017) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the application of the sales and use tax to certain services involving real property. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|SURVEYORS|Taxation--Sales
HB 1358 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
HB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation COMPETITIVE BIDDING|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 1406 85-0 (2017) Author: Blanco, César
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor GENERAL LAND OFFICE|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1470 85-0 (2017) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1528 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar COMPETITIVE BIDDING|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DESALINATION|FRANCHISES|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 1626 85-0 (2017) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to enter into a tax abatement agreement with an owner of real property in a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property|REINVESTMENT ZONES|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1634 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Greg Relating to the waiver of penalties and interest if an error by a mortgagee results in failure to pay an ad valorem tax. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1717 85-0 (2017) Author: Canales, Terry Relating to wind energy conversion systems and facilities and the rights of owners of land on which the systems and facilities are located; providing an administrative penalty. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars Energy--General|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--Electric
HB 1737 85-0 (2017) Author: Alvarado, Carol Relating to certain academic programs and projects undertaken by public institutions of higher education at an off-campus academic or research site or a similar location. House: Higher Education Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1833 85-0 (2017) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the exemption of real property from ad valorem taxation during the period between the issuance of a judgment foreclosing a tax lien on the property and the sale of the property at a tax sale conducted under that judgment or the payment by the property owner of that judgment before the sale, as applicable. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1844 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1875 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to the use of the Plains Junction Trail by adjoining landowners. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism No action taken in committee HALL COUNTY|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Vehicles & Traffic--General
HB 1882 85-0 (2017) Author: King, Tracy | et. al. Relating to the management of university land by The University of Texas System. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1974 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to durable powers of attorney. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Health Care Providers|Health--General|Health--Privacy/Use of Information|Probate--Durable Power of Attorney|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2076 85-0 (2017) Author: Schubert, Leighton Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2090 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary Relating to compensation for heritage property acquired through eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2104 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 2170 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al. Relating to responsibility for defects in the plans, specifications, or related documents for the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means ARCHITECTS & ARCHITECTURE|Business & Commerce--General|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2179 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron | et. al. Relating to the acquisition and disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
HB 2181 85-0 (2017) Author: Cook, Byron Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 2187 85-0 (2017) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 2213 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. House: Special Purpose Districts Laid on the table subject to call FALLS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
HB 2343 85-0 (2017) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to prerequisites to asserting certain claims arising from certain construction defects. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
HB 2385 85-0 (2017) Author: Leach, Jeff Relating to benefits offered to purchasers by builders of new residences. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2499 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to the disposition of real property interests by navigation districts and port authorities. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--Telecommunications
HB 2512 85-0 (2017) Author: González, Mary Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2534 85-0 (2017) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission, and the authorization of a ground lease with the Texas Facilities Commission to construct or maintain a building. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 2535 85-0 (2017) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. House: Urban Affairs Referred to Urban Affairs City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 2539 85-0 (2017) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2556 85-0 (2017) Author: Holland, Justin | et. al. Relating to the appraisal required in connection with a bona fide offer to acquire real property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2567 85-0 (2017) Author: Bailes, Ernest
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to forest pest control. House: Agriculture & Livestock
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Agriculture|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE
HB 2610 85-0 (2017) Author: Guillen, Ryan
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the term for a lease of land owned by certain navigation districts. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/17 GULF OF MEXICO|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 2611 85-0 (2017) Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al. Relating to broker agreements for the sale of real property by school districts. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Referred to Education Education--School Districts|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 2617 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education ASSETS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Property Interests--Real Property|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2646 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to real property acquired by advance acquisition for a transportation facility. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Highways|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2668 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John | et. al. Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2684 85-0 (2017) Author: Burns, DeWayne | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of property by an entity with eminent domain authority; waiving certain sovereign and governmental immunity. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2814 85-0 (2017) Author: Oliverson, Tom Relating to the installation and inspection of fire sprinkler protection systems; authorizing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Fire Fighters & Police--General|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Housing--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 2988 85-0 (2017) Author: Frullo, John Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. House: Higher Education Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
HB 3062 85-0 (2017) Author: Kacal, Kyle Relating to the sale of property for delinquent ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3065 85-0 (2017) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al. Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|Electronic Information Systems|MANDATORY & COMMUNITY SUPERVISION|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE
HB 3121 85-0 (2017) Author: Farrar, Jessica Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3178 85-0 (2017) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: Huffines, Don
Relating to the use of a broker for the sale or lease of real property by the Dallas County Hospital District. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately DALLAS COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3311 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the date and time for the public sale of real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3378 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 3402 85-0 (2017) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately BRAZORIA COUNTY|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3405 85-0 (2017) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 3423 85-0 (2017) Author: Lambert, Stan
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the recording by a county clerk of certain documents relating to the sale or lease of public school land. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 County Government--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 3447 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to community land trusts. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Property Interests--Trusts|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3615 85-0 (2017) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3689 85-0 (2017) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm. GENERAL LAND OFFICE|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 3761 85-0 (2017) Author: Giddings, Helen Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Board of Criminal Justice to the City of Dallas. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CITY OF DALLAS DAY|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3787 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to limiting the applicability of municipal and county regulations affecting real property. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3803 85-0 (2017) Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to certain authorized investments for domestic life, health, and accident insurers. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3871 85-0 (2017) Author: Thierry, Shawn Relating to substandard residential building fines issued by certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUBSTANDARD BUILDINGS
HB 3974 85-0 (2017) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to the eligibility of an individual, company, or corporation to purchase lots within an association or subdivision under the Texas Residential Property Owners Protection Act. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 4059 85-0 (2017) Author: Larson, Lyle | et. al. Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Education--Higher--General|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 4086 85-0 (2017) Author: Wray, John Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call EXPUNCTION OF RECORDS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4107 85-0 (2017) Author: Neave, Victoria Relating to abatement of certain expedited foreclosure proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
HB 4153 85-0 (2017) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to certain suits concerning real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|TRESPASS
HB 4185 85-0 (2017) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to a petition by a landowner for annexation of the landowner's property by a municipality or release of the property from the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Annexation|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 4219 85-0 (2017) Author: Perez, Mary Ann Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 4264 85-0 (2017) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to certain sales of homestead. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property
HJR 34 85-0 (2017) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 40 85-0 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike Proposing a constitutional amendment concerning the right to repurchase real property acquired by a governmental entity through eminent domain. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 61 85-0 (2017) Author: Martinez, Armando Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the state or a municipality or county to donate certain property to the United States to promote border crossing security or international bridge trade corridors, to issue public securities to finance the acquisition or construction of that property, and to use public money to make certain payments related to public-private partnerships. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|City Government--Finance|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
SB 71 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 334 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to broker agreements for the leasing of real property owned by a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 348 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the authority of the board of directors of an appraisal district to acquire or convey real property or construct or renovate a building or other improvement. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 403 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the market value of certain parcels of real property for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 499 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the adoption of the Uniform Partition of Heirs' Property Act. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|UNIFORM PARTITION OF HEIRS' PROPERTY ACT
SB 555 85-0 (2017) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the entry of real property under a claim of eminent domain authority; providing a criminal penalty. Senate: State Affairs Co-author authorized Crimes--Miscellaneous|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 621 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the liability of employees of certain real property owners for certain claims arising from construction activities. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Labor--Management Relations|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 626 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of certain real property in conjunction with the acquisition of real property for a public use through eminent domain procedures. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 627 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to notice of a property owner's rights relating to the examination or survey of property by an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 628 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 682 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 717 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of property damaged in a disaster. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 775 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Defense & Veterans' Affairs City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Military & Veterans|Open Records|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 782 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Co-author authorized City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 786 85-0 (2017) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 807 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to choice of law and venue for certain construction contracts. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 822 85-0 (2017) Author: Estes, Craig | et. al. Relating to the transfer of certain property from The University of Texas System to the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Left pending in committee Education--Higher--General|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 830 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Walle, Armando
Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
Vetoed by the Governor Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 898 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 972 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Sponsor: King, Tracy
Relating to the reappraisal for ad valorem taxation purposes of real property on which a building completely destroyed by a casualty is located. House: Appropriations
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 974 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to option contracts to acquire real property for high-speed rail projects. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit
SB 976 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian
Sponsor: Kacal, Kyle
Relating to the dissolution of the Falls County Water Control and Improvement District No. 1. House: Special Purpose Districts
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately FALLS COUNTY WATER CONTROL AND IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 1|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water Control Improve Dist.
SB 978 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles Relating to the filing of a bond by a private high-speed rail operator with the Texas Department of Transportation. Senate: Transportation Referred to Transportation Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION, TEXAS|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 979 85-0 (2017) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to the disposition of real property intended for high-speed rail projects. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Transportation--Mass Transit|Transportation--Railroads
SB 1030 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1033 85-0 (2017) Author: Perry, Charles
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to authorization for the conveyance of certain real property from Texas Tech University to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Health Institutions|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY|TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER
SB 1050 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the sale of real property on which a state supported living center is located. Senate: Health & Human Services Referred to Health & Human Services Human Services--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1082 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
SB 1215 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a joint interim committee to study issues related to construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Interim Studies|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1249 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
SB 1349 85-0 (2017) Author: Watson, Kirk
Sponsor: Pickett, Joseph
Relating to the authority of the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles over real property and to the transfer of specific property from the Texas Department of Transportation. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately GENERAL LAND OFFICE|MOTOR VEHICLES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--State|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
SB 1385 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to enforcement of certain regulations by the acquisition of a conservation easement. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1395 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Sponsor: Perez, Mary Ann
Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts and port authorities. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately COMPETITIVE BIDDING|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|DESALINATION|FRANCHISES|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1405 85-0 (2017) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to the public sale of real property under a power of sale in a security instrument. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Industry AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1506 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens; authorizing a fee; changing the eligibility for community supervision. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|Electronic Information Systems|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE
SB 1596 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1609 85-0 (2017) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Schofield, Mike
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
SB 1658 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the ownership, sale, lease, and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education
Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars EDUCATION AGENCY, TEXAS|EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1729 85-0 (2017) Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al. Relating to the reporting and disposition of certain state-owned real property. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Electronic Information Systems|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1759 85-0 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in residential high-rise buildings in certain municipalities. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
SB 1814 85-0 (2017) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the transference of certain territory from one groundwater conservation district to another. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs City Government--Annexation|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 1894 85-0 (2017) Author: Burton, Konni Relating to certain suits concerning real property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS|TRESPASS
SB 1904 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to ownership and disposition of property and management of assets of an open-enrollment charter school for which the charter has been revoked, denied renewal, or surrendered. Senate: Education Referred to Education ASSETS|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Property Interests--Real Property|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 1931 85-0 (2017) Author: West, Royce Relating to community land trusts. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Property Interests--Trusts|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1955 85-0 (2017) Author: Hughes, Bryan
Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to expunction of a notice of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1985 85-0 (2017) Author: Miles, Borris Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water utilities in a service area. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Water & Sewer
SB 2028 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the procedure for qualifying for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of pollution control property. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Water|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 2073 85-0 (2017) Author: Rodríguez, José | et. al. Relating to a mechanic's or materialman's lien for retained funds under certain construction contracts. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce INSURANCE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2148 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Senate: Criminal Justice Referred to Criminal Justice BRAZORIA COUNTY|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2150 85-0 (2017) Author: Huffman, Joan
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/17 Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2160 85-0 (2017) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the use of earnest money contracts and other offers for the sale of land before a subdivision plat is approved in certain border counties. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BORDER|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|PLATTING|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 2212 85-0 (2017) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to certain real estate sales, brokerage, and advertising activities, certain functions of the Texas Real Estate Commission. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/17 ADVERTISING|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
SJR 42 85-0 (2017) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 56 85-1 (2017) Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al. Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion
HB 196 85-1 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 390 85-1 (2017) Author: White, James Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Filed COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 33 85-1 (2017) Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 55 85-1 (2017) Author: White, James Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. Filed Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 86 85-1 (2017) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the local regulation of trees and timber. Filed City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 262 84-0 (2015) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al.
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Agriculture|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|SIGNS
HB 276 84-0 (2015) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to the eligibility of land owned by certain members of the armed services of the United States for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Agriculture|Military & Veterans|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 311 84-0 (2015) Author: Canales, Terry
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 615 84-0 (2015) Author: Clardy, Travis Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property held by the Health and Human Services Commission to the City of Rusk. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Health & Human Services
Referred to Health & Human Services GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Health--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|RUSK, CITY OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 692 84-0 (2015) Author: Longoria, Oscar | et. al. Relating to compensation under the Crime Victims' Compensation Act for damages to real property suffered as a result of a person evading arrest or detention. House: Criminal Jurisprudence Committee report sent to Calendars CRIME VICTIMS|Crime Victims Compensation|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 703 84-0 (2015) Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al. Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Placed on General State Calendar Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT
HB 862 84-0 (2015) Author: Fallon, Pat Relating to requiring an electric utility to notify certain landowners of its application for a certificate of convenience and necessity for a proposed transmission line facility. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric
HB 971 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to requirements governing officers and directors of condominium unit owners' associations and property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1208 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to lender notice of default to contractors regarding certain construction loans or financing agreements for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1221 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/16 Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--Rights
HB 1239 84-0 (2015) Author: Walle, Armando Relating to the provision of accounting statements by mortgage servicers for certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property. House: Investments & Financial Services Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1276 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1289 84-0 (2015) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the acquisition and sale of unimproved real property by an urban land bank. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1406 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al. Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FORECLOSURES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1562 84-0 (2015) Author: Schofield, Mike Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1575 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1576 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1577 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to notice regarding and abandoned property held in connection with receiverships for certain mineral interests. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1588 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason Relating to the validity of certain timeshare interests. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 1617 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: State Affairs
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1639 84-0 (2015) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to providing information to the public and to purchasers of real property regarding the impact of military installations. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Not again placed on intent calendar AIRPORTS|County Government--General|Military & Veterans|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1642 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the rights, remedies, and liability of certain owners and operators of environmentally contaminated property in certain counties. House: Environmental Regulation Placed on General State Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Environment--General|ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1643 84-0 (2015) Author: Riddle, Debbie
Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to abatement of public nuisances on certain undeveloped land; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 1665 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Property Interests--Real Property|Water--Rights
HB 1754 84-0 (2015) Author: Pickett, Joseph
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. House: Economic & Small Business Development
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on intent calendar City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1772 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1784 84-0 (2015) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1884 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1925 84-0 (2015) Author: Geren, Charlie
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Effective immediately Agriculture|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Governor|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 1933 84-0 (2015) Author: Darby, Drew
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15 Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1936 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al. Relating to notice by a property owner to a mortgage servicer that the owner intends to enter into a contract with a property tax lender. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1943 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records. House: County Affairs Laid on the table subject to call County Government--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1946 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 1966 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar BONDS|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1982 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the University of Houston. House: State Affairs
Senate: Transportation
Effective on 9/1/15 Education--Higher--General|FORT BEND COUNTY|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
HB 1991 84-0 (2015) Author: Blanco, César Relating to qualifying projects for public-private partnerships. House: Economic & Small Business Development Placed on General State Calendar Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2003 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2041 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2043 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2063 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the recording and effective date of certain documents relating to nonjudicial foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2066 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René | et. al.
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the rescission of nonjudicial foreclosure sales. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2067 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the rescission or waiver of an acceleration of the maturity date of certain debt secured by a lien on real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2069 84-0 (2015) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the administration of foreclosure sales of real property. House: Business & Industry Reported favorably as substituted Business & Commerce--General|Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|Lawyers|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2104 84-0 (2015) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 2177 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|FORECLOSURES|INTERNET|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 2207 84-0 (2015) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16 FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2214 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al. Relating to the use of earnest money contracts to purchase land in certain border and economically distressed counties; amending provisions subject to a criminal penalty. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars BORDER|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|PLATTING|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2261 84-0 (2015) Author: Villalba, Jason | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
HB 2316 84-0 (2015) Author: Márquez, Marisa | et. al.
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the authority of the asset management division of the General Land Office to sell real property to a federally recognized Indian tribe. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Considered in public hearing GENERAL LAND OFFICE|NATIVE AMERICANS|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2431 84-0 (2015) Author: Faircloth, Wayne Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Aging|Disabilities, Persons with|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2457 84-0 (2015) Author: Schubert, Leighton Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2468 84-0 (2015) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the transfer of certain state real property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the City of Laredo. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
No action taken in committee City Government--General|LAREDO, CITY OF|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 2480 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2489 84-0 (2015) Author: Leach, Jeff
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of residential leases or rental agreements. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2544 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al. Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2547 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Rick
Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Fort Bend County. House: Corrections
Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/15 CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|FORT BEND COUNTY|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2559 84-0 (2015) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 2581 84-0 (2015) Author: Springer, Drew Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2594 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the modification or termination of restrictions by petition in certain real estate developments with certain amenities. House: Business & Industry Placed on General State Calendar Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2682 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary Relating to certain features required for electronic documents recorded with a county clerk in certain counties; authorizing a fee. House: Government Transparency & Operation Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar County Government--Employees/Officers|EMAIL & ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2759 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2817 84-0 (2015) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to fees and costs imposed by mortgagees or mortgage servicers for certain legal services performed by an attorney. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee FORECLOSURES|Lawyers|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2991 84-0 (2015) Author: Paddie, Chris | et. al. Relating to municipal regulation of minimum setback requirements for mineral exploration and development activities, including providing for and recording of waivers from those requirements. House: Energy Resources Placed on General State Calendar City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3011 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the lease of undeveloped real property by certain hospital districts. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|TRAVIS COUNTY
HB 3064 84-0 (2015) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 3089 84-0 (2015) Author: Galindo, Rick | et. al.
Sponsor: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to fire protection sprinkler systems in certain residential high-rise buildings in certain counties; creating a criminal offense. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|FIRE SAFETY & PREVENTION|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 3160 84-0 (2015) Author: Alonzo, Roberto | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to an exception to the period of filing an application for the grant of letters testamentary or of administration of a decedent's estate. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 City Government--General|Health--General|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 3193 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego
Sponsor: Menéndez, José
Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
HB 3208 84-0 (2015) Author: King, Tracy Relating to rights to appeal rate and damage schedule determinations by the Board of Regents governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 3237 84-0 (2015) Author: Frullo, John Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make certain investments; adding provisions that may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce Financial--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3244 84-0 (2015) Author: Burkett, Cindy
Sponsor: Hall, Bob
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property held in trust by home-rule municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 3316 84-0 (2015) Author: Miller, Doug
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the time for recording a durable power of attorney for certain real property transactions. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Probate--Durable Power of Attorney|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3375 84-0 (2015) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to ownership and control of property acquired with state funds by the charter holder of an open-enrollment charter school. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF|Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3390 84-0 (2015) Author: Larson, Lyle
Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to a written agreement concerning a projectile discharged from a firearm that travels across a property line; amending a provision subject to a criminal penalty. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs
Vetoed by the Governor Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3428 84-0 (2015) Author: Parker, Tan | et. al. Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General
HB 3539 84-0 (2015) Author: Dukes, Dawnna Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision. House: Business & Industry Laid on the table subject to call Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3540 84-0 (2015) Author: White, Molly Relating to the groundwater rights of a landowner and the amount of groundwater production for which a groundwater conservation district may issue permits. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Water--Development|Water--General|Water--Rights
HB 3598 84-0 (2015) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to the applicability of the Private Real Property Rights Preservation Act to certain governmental actions. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3611 84-0 (2015) Author: Krause, Matt Relating to the notice of default required under a deed of trust or other contract lien on real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry CONTRACTORS' LIENS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3620 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to the acquisition of real property by a municipality. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3644 84-0 (2015) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to establishing a student grant program administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board funded by depository interest and earnings on certain unclaimed original land grant mineral proceeds. House: Appropriations Referred to Appropriations COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|State Finances--Management & Control
HB 3646 84-0 (2015) Author: Smithee, John | et. al. Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance; amending provisions that are or may be subject to a criminal penalty. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3649 84-0 (2015) Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al. Relating to a lifetime hunting license for certain nonresidents; authorizing a fee. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Placed on General State Calendar Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3663 84-0 (2015) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to the temporary continuation of utility service for real property of a decedent. House: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General
HB 3739 84-0 (2015) Author: Vo, Hubert Relating to preferred qualifications for serving on an appraisal review board or panel of the board that hears ad valorem tax protests concerning commercial real property in certain appraisal districts. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3750 84-0 (2015) Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian
Relating to interim studies on real property owned by the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Electronic Information Systems|Interim Studies|LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD|LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|RISK MANAGEMENT, STATE OFFICE OF|SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 3787 84-0 (2015) Author: Bonnen, Greg
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Left pending in committee Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3818 84-0 (2015) Author: Landgraf, Brooks Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3866 84-0 (2015) Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al. Relating to the authority of a municipality to impose certain requirements for gun show promoters who lease municipal facilities. House: Urban Affairs Returned to Calendars Committee City Government--General|GUN SHOWS|Property Interests--Real Property|Weapons
HB 3867 84-0 (2015) Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al. Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees. House: Ways & Means Placed on General State Calendar Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3881 84-0 (2015) Author: Bernal, Diego Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 3951 84-0 (2015) Author: Huberty, Dan
Sponsor: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property; creating a criminal offense. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/16 AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 4015 84-0 (2015) Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey Relating to land bank demonstration programs. House: County Affairs
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development County Government--Finance|Financial--Banks|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|URBAN LAND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAM ACT
HB 4023 84-0 (2015) Author: Nevárez, Poncho Relating to the mineral use of land that has been subdivided for energy development resulting in the generation of electricity. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Energy--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION
HCR 123 84-0 (2015) Author: Hunter, Todd Requesting the lieutenant governor and the speaker to create a joint interim committee to study compatible land use and regulatory standards for renewable energy development. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars Interim Studies|Property Interests--Real Property|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Resolutions--Legislative Policy
HJR 23 84-0 (2015) Author: Lozano, J. M. Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation mineral interests owned by nonprofit corporations organized for the exclusive purpose of generating income for certain charitable nonprofit corporations through the ownership, lease, and management of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Family--Child Protection|Housing--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 85 84-0 (2015) Author: Murphy, Jim Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Education--Primary & Secondary--Charter Schools|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 93 84-0 (2015) Author: Peña, Gilbert | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 99 84-0 (2015) Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al. Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 100 84-0 (2015) Author: Sheets, Kenneth Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 178 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. Senate: State Affairs Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
SB 360 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to regulatory takings. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Courts--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 450 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Sheets, Kenneth
Relating to the liability of a political subdivision of this state for certain claims relating to land acquired by the political subdivision under certain circumstances. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FORECLOSURES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 462 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Sponsor: Farrar, Jessica
Relating to authorizing a revocable deed that transfers real property at the transferor's death. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15 Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER ON DEATH ACT
SB 479 84-0 (2015) Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al. Relating to establishing actual progress for the purposes of determining the right to repurchase real property from a condemning entity. House: Business & Industry
Senate: State Affairs
Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 483 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to notice of water level fluctuations to purchasers of real property adjoining an impoundment of water. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Referred to Agriculture, Water, & Rural Affairs Property Interests--Real Property|Water--Rights
SB 545 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 583 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the conveyance of property by a municipality for the public purpose of economic development. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICES
SB 584 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Simmons, Ron
Relating to the indexing of correction instruments in a county index to real property records. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/15 County Government--General|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 598 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to improvements on private property for public private partnerships. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Economic & Industrial Development--General|Education--Higher--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 624 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al. Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. Senate: Finance Not again placed on intent calendar Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 638 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: Otto, John
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Shepherd Independent School District; requiring the payment of certain transaction fees. House: Transportation
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SHEPHERD INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
SB 738 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the transfer or termination of certain timeshare interests. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMESHARE PLANS & PROPERTIES
SB 809 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Van Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 903 84-0 (2015) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to procedures for the management, sale, or lease of certain state-owned real property and the management or collection of related funds, including disputed oil and gas royalties owed to the state. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|ROYALTIES|State Finances--Management & Control
SB 969 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the applicability of the law governing the mineral use of subdivided land. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development BORDER|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|MEXICO|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1008 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin
Sponsor: Frullo, John
Relating to the authority of certain domestic life, health, and accident insurance companies to make investments in mezzanine real estate loans. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Financial--General|Insurance--Health & Accident|Insurance--Life & Annuities|LOANS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1019 84-0 (2015) Author: Creighton, Brandon Relating to abatement of public nuisances on undeveloped land in the unincorporated area of a county. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
SB 1038 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to a study by the General Land Office regarding the feasibility of creating a mechanism by which a governmental entity could acquire small parcels of real property in an area and convey them to a developer in order to ensure the property is developed in compliance with model subdivision rules. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1113 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the transfer of certain state real property to the City of San Marcos. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SAN MARCOS, CITY OF
SB 1147 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to leases and other agreements relating to real property entered into by certain hospital districts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|TRAVIS COUNTY
SB 1384 84-0 (2015) Author: Eltife, Kevin Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to oil or gas lease. Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1412 84-0 (2015) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to seller's disclosures in connection with residential real property subject to groundwater regulation. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous|Water--Rights
SB 1452 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the power of a commissioners court to authorize ad valorem tax sales of real property to be conducted by means of online auctions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately AUCTIONS & AUCTIONEERS|County Government--General|Courts--County & Statutory|FORECLOSURES|INTERNET|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1469 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to regular reapplication for certain pollution control exemptions from ad valorem taxation granted for certain property. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Environment--Air|Environment--General|Environment--Water|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1589 84-0 (2015) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to requirements for reporting unclaimed mineral proceeds to the comptroller of public accounts. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Effective on 1/1/16 COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property|ROYALTIES|UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
SB 1597 84-0 (2015) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the transfer of the Texas Farm and Ranch Lands Conservation Program to the Parks and Wildlife Department. Senate: Agriculture, Water & Rural Affairs Committee report printed and distributed Agriculture|Governor|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--General|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1615 84-0 (2015) Author: Huffines, Don Relating to the qualifications required of an appraisal district employee in order to testify as to the value of real property in certain ad valorem tax appeals. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1626 84-0 (2015) Author: Rodríguez, José
Sponsor: Dukes, Dawnna
Relating to the regulation by a developer of the installation of solar energy devices in a residential subdivision. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/15 Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1628 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to insurance claims and certain prohibited acts and practices in or in relation to the business of insurance. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report sent to Calendars INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1785 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to governmental actions affecting the use or value of private property. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1821 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al. Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1832 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to the contents of a notice of appraised value sent to a property owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1852 84-0 (2015) Author: Nichols, Robert
Sponsor: White, James
Relating to the adoption of an amendment procedure for restrictive covenants affecting real property in certain residential subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Housing--General|LAKE LIVINGSTON|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 1894 84-0 (2015) Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al. Relating to the powers and duties of navigation districts, port authorities, and boards of trustees of municipal port facilities. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources COMPETITIVE BIDDING|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
SB 1895 84-0 (2015) Author: West, Royce Relating to certain programs established by a municipality to provide affordable housing. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|City Government--General|Housing--Finance|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1915 84-0 (2015) Author: Watson, Kirk Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1950 84-0 (2015) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Martinez, Armando
Relating to the fee imposed on certain property owners by a county for the establishment of street lights along a county road. House: County Affairs
Senate: Business & Commerce
Placed on General State Calendar County Government--General|COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|LIGHTING|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1981 84-0 (2015) Author: Bettencourt, Paul Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in an ad valorem tax sale of real property. Senate: Finance Referred to Finance Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1985 84-0 (2015) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16 Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1988 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to a leasehold or other possessory interest in real property granted by a public facility corporation for a public facility. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1996 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads. Senate: Finance Left pending in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1998 84-0 (2015) Author: Menéndez, José | et. al. Relating to consideration of location of an offeror's principal place of business in awarding certain municipal contracts. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Not again placed on intent calendar City Government--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
SJR 30 84-0 (2015) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 60 84-0 (2015) Author: Campbell, Donna Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of real property of a business that employs honorably discharged veterans. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 20 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Navigation & Ports
HB 35 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 52 83-0 (2013) Author: Flynn, Dan
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the sale of a cemetery plot; providing penalties; authorizing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
See remarks for effective date BANKING, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Business & Commerce--General|Cemeteries|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 141 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property|SECRETARY OF STATE|WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD, TEXAS
HB 200 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric
HB 242 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the requirement that certain ad valorem tax-related notices be delivered to a property owner by certified mail. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/14 Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 243 83-0 (2013) Author: Menéndez, José
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the authority of a community center that provides mental health or mental retardation services to sell certain real property of the center. House: Human Services
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately COMMUNITY CENTERS|Health--General|Mental Health & Substance Abuse|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 258 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|SIGNS|Utilities--Electric|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas|Utilities--Telecommunications|Utilities--Water & Sewer
HB 302 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the duties of a mortgage servicer of certain residential mortgage loans. House: Investments & Financial Services Left pending in committee ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 325 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the boundaries of public beaches. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GULF OF MEXICO|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 341 83-0 (2013) Author: Pitts, Jim
Sponsor: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the exclusion of certain mineral interests from the property interests that may be condemned by a regional tollway authority. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately CONDEMNATION|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TOLL ROADS & TOLL BRIDGES|Transportation--Mass Transit
HB 371 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Highways|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 440 83-0 (2013) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to a requirement that certain religious organizations provide an annual report on property owned by the organization for which an exemption from ad valorem taxation is granted. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 476 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al. Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 584 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the posting of a notice of foreclosure sale on a county's Internet website. House: Technology
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 County Government--General|FORECLOSURES|INTERNET|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 611 83-0 (2013) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to the regulation of subdivisions in counties, including certain border and economically distressed counties. House: Land & Resource Management Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal ATTORNEY GENERAL|BORDER|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Roads|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 699 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 754 83-0 (2013) Author: Ashby, Trent Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|RECREATIONAL & CULTURAL FACILITIES
HB 832 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen | et. al. Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property. House: Urban Affairs Laid on the table subject to call County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 1028 83-0 (2013) Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to expedited release from a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water and sewer service for certain landowners. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1144 83-0 (2013) Author: Strama, Mark Relating to availability of certain information regarding energy use and efficiency of certain residential property. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee Energy--Conservation|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1158 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John Relating to the amendment of restrictive covenants applicable to certain subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1179 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the payment of restitution for the taking of wildlife resources without the property owner's consent. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Committee report printed and distributed Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1235 83-0 (2013) Author: Dale, Tony Relating to the operation of certain swimming pools by certain populous municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 1250 83-0 (2013) Author: Frank, James | et. al. Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1306 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al. Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. House: Agriculture & Livestock Committee report sent to Calendars Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 1338 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1360 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1361 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Validating Acts
HB 1377 83-0 (2013) Author: Kolkhorst, Lois Relating to the ownership and local regulation of trees and timber. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|TIMBER & TIMBERLAND
HB 1429 83-0 (2013) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|County Government--General|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1459 83-0 (2013) Author: Gooden, Lance Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain real property leased to and used by charitable organizations. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1496 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Van | et. al. Relating to governmental actions affecting private property rights in certain oil and gas wells. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee City Government--General|County Government--General|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1554 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Justin
Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the authority of municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1597 83-0 (2013) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1601 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the regulation of residential mortgage loan originators, residential mortgage loan companies, mortgage bankers, and residential mortgage loan servicers under the jurisdiction of the Department of Savings and Mortgage Lending; changing a fee. House: Investments & Financial Services Laid on the table subject to call Consumer Protection|FINANCE COMMISSION OF TEXAS|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|MORTGAGE LOAN ORIGINATORS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE LOAN COMPANY LICENSING & REGISTRATION ACT|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 1650 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Administration
Referred to Administration City Government--Land Use & Zoning|COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General
HB 1651 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1652 83-0 (2013) Author: Miles, Borris | et. al. Relating to liability of an owner, lessee, or occupant of land that allows land to be used as a community garden. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Left pending in committee Agriculture|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|SIGNS
HB 1712 83-0 (2013) Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem and sales and use taxes for property used in connection with an offshore spill response containment system. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately Environment--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales
HB 1736 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of property used to collect, process, and deliver landfill-generated gas. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Energy--Alternative Fuels|LANDFILLS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 1742 83-0 (2013) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to the release by a lender of insurance proceeds for damage to residential real property. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1753 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Diane
Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately ARLINGTON, CITY OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
HB 1795 83-0 (2013) Author: Isaac, Jason Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 1887 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe | et. al. Relating to consumer protection for and remedies available to a veteran who buys a home that does not comply with certain warranties; providing an administrative penalty. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Housing--General|Military & Veterans|MOLD & MOLD REMEDIATION|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION|TEXAS VETERAN HOMEBUYER PROTECTION ACT
HB 1898 83-0 (2013) Author: Eiland, Craig Relating to requiring certain residential property insurers to adjust certain claims under Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policies; imposing fees. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Coastal Affairs & Beaches|INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property|WINDSTORM DEVICES & INSURANCE|WINDSTORM INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, TEXAS
HB 1940 83-0 (2013) Author: Orr, Rob Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2018 83-0 (2013) Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al. Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition. House: Urban Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Land Use & Zoning|HOTELS & MOTELS|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2068 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland Relating to establishment and functions of certain urban land bank programs. House: Urban Affairs Withdrawn from schedule City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2075 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2079 83-0 (2013) Author: Thompson, Senfronia Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Referred to Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence GIFTS & DONATIONS|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2089 83-0 (2013) Author: Herrero, Abel Relating to the powers and duties of the General Land Office, including the abolition of the Texas Facilities Commission and the transfer of its duties to the General Land Office. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|Interim Studies|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|SCHOOL LAND BOARD|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Management & Control|VETERANS' LAND BOARD
HB 2091 83-0 (2013) Author: Canales, Terry | et. al. Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2180 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2192 83-0 (2013) Author: Murphy, Jim Relating to binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest of an unequal appraisal of the owner's property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2195 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to a franchise tax credit for building new single-family homes or duplexes that meet certain energy efficiency standards. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Energy--Conservation|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Franchise|Taxation--General
HB 2243 83-0 (2013) Author: Harper-Brown, Linda Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2331 83-0 (2013) Author: Pickett, Joseph Relating to the lease of certain real property in El Paso for the construction of facilities for the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Left pending in committee EL PASO, CITY OF|Law Enforcement|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|Vehicles & Traffic--Driver's Licenses
HB 2338 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan Relating to the enforcement of restrictive covenants regarding solar panels. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 2365 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the public sale of certain real property. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2366 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to the authority of a municipality or county to seize certain real property for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes and the amount secured by certain liens. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means City Government--General|County Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2438 83-0 (2013) Author: Farias, Joe Relating to the authority of a county to assess costs and fees relating to the abatement of a nuisance on real property against certain persons. House: County Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars County Government--General|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 2497 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property used to operate a child-care facility. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Day Care|Education--Primary & Secondary--Private|FAMILY & PROTECTIVE SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WORKFORCE COMMISSION, TEXAS
HB 2502 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions. House: Urban Affairs Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar City Government--General|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 2526 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the provision of construction documents to certain purchasers of newly constructed homes. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2527 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to disclosure of the nature and remediation of construction defects in residences that certain contractors repurchase because of the defects and subsequently resell. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Consumer Protection|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2532 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Sponsor: Fraser, Troy
Relating to the regulation of propane distribution system retailers; authorizing a fee. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/13 Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas
HB 2567 83-0 (2013) Author: Carter, Stefani Relating to the filing in county deed records of an instrument transferring a residential mortgage note; providing a civil penalty. House: Investments & Financial Services Referred to Investments & Financial Services County Government--General|Courts--District|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2590 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim
Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the foreclosure sale of property subject to an oil or gas lease. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Vetoed by the Governor FORECLOSURES|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2591 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain residential and commercial real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
HB 2633 83-0 (2013) Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al. Relating to the compensation of an owner of the surface estate in land for damages associated with mineral exploration and production operations. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2766 83-0 (2013) Author: Hunter, Todd
Sponsor: Whitmire, John | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14 CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Franchise
HB 2784 83-0 (2013) Author: Smithee, John Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2794 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the notice and time for cure that must be provided to certain debtors before foreclosure of a contract lien. House: Investments & Financial Services Withdrawn from schedule DEBT|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2795 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on intent calendar FORECLOSURES|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2797 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2798 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
HB 2840 83-0 (2013) Author: Giddings, Helen
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--Annexation|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 2892 83-0 (2013) Author: Raney, John
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the authority of the board of regents of The Texas A&M University System to dispose of real property and mineral interests under its jurisdiction. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
HB 2895 83-0 (2013) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately BRAZORIA COUNTY|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 2911 83-0 (2013) Author: Kuempel, John
Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 CONTINUING EDUCATION|CRIMINAL RECORDS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 2978 83-0 (2013) Author: Parker, Tan
Sponsor: Paxton, Ken
Relating to procedures for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective immediately FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3021 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Sarah Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3027 83-0 (2013) Author: Zedler, Bill Relating to requirements for an affidavit of adverse possession of real property. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3075 83-0 (2013) Author: Miller, Rick Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-SUGAR LAND
HB 3087 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the condemnation of conservation easements. House: Land & Resource Management No action taken in committee CONDEMNATION|CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3107 83-0 (2013) Author: Morrison, Geanie Relating to issuance of certain personal property title insurance policies. House: Insurance Left pending in committee Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3131 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to the line of vegetation and authorized development in certain beach areas; authorizing a fee. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GENERAL LAND OFFICE COMMISSIONER|GULF OF MEXICO|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3141 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3168 83-0 (2013) Author: King, Susan | et. al. Relating to wind energy facilities and the rights of owners of land on which wind energy facilities are located. House: Energy Resources Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY GENERAL|Energy--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric
HB 3217 83-0 (2013) Author: Price, Walter "Four" Relating to authorizing certain real property transactions involving the Department of Public Safety of the State of Texas. House: State Affairs Placed on General State Calendar GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|PUBLIC SAFETY, DEPARTMENT OF|RANDALL COUNTY
HB 3250 83-0 (2013) Author: Callegari, Bill Relating to protecting landowners against aquifer depletion. House: Natural Resources Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Groundwater Conserve Dist.
HB 3316 83-0 (2013) Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al. Relating to an account or bond for construction retainage under certain contracts. House: Business & Industry Point of order sustained BONDS|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|Property Interests--Real Property|TRUSTS
HB 3320 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet Relating to certain taking claims against certain governmental entities. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Courts--Civil Procedure|NUISANCES|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
HB 3396 83-0 (2013) Author: Workman, Paul Relating to the rendition of certain property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3436 83-0 (2013) Author: Cook, Byron
Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the use and development of state property, including real property within the Capitol complex. House: Government Efficiency & Reform
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately COMPETITIVE BIDDING|FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|STATE CAPITOL BUILDING & GROUNDS
HB 3437 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John Relating to the procedure for obtaining an allocation for ad valorem tax purposes of the value of certain property that is used in this state and outside this state. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR-COLLECTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-State Administration
HB 3439 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the representation of a property owner by an agent in a property tax matter. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13 POSTAL SERVICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
HB 3443 83-0 (2013) Author: Otto, John | et. al. Relating to the persons entitled to intervene in an appeal to a district court of an ad valorem tax-related matter. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Courts--District|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3447 83-0 (2013) Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the establishment and functions of certain urban land banks. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3468 83-0 (2013) Author: Bohac, Dwayne Relating to the revocation or amendment of a certificate of public convenience and necessity for water or sewer service by petition. House: Natural Resources No action taken in committee ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, TEXAS COMMISSION ON|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 3474 83-0 (2013) Author: Paddie, Chris Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property. House: State Affairs Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FRAUD|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3508 83-0 (2013) Author: Capriglione, Giovanni Relating to the value of commercial property used to determine the cost of an attendance credit for school districts required to equalize wealth. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--School District
HB 3553 83-0 (2013) Author: Oliveira, René Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry AGRICULTURAL LIENS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3570 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey | et. al. Relating to limiting the frequency of reappraisals of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 3600 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the rights of an owner of the surface estate in land in connection with oil and gas exploration and production operations; providing administrative penalties. House: Energy Resources Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3601 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to notice to a surface owner regarding certain oil or gas transactions or operations; providing an administrative penalty. House: Energy Resources Referred to Energy Resources Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|RAILROAD COMMISSION
HB 3618 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to expunging certain notices of federal tax lien. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry County Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Income
HB 3691 83-0 (2013) Author: Anchía, Rafael Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Business & Industry Referred to Business & Industry Courts--Civil Procedure|FORECLOSURES|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 3736 83-0 (2013) Author: Burnam, Lon Relating to the sale of newly constructed homes and requiring the Texas Real Estate Commission to adopt contract forms to be used in the sale of a newly constructed home. House: Business & Industry Withdrawn from schedule Business & Commerce--General|Housing--General|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
HB 3793 83-0 (2013) Author: Coleman, Garnet
Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to powers, duties, and services of entities serving counties and county residents. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date BORDER|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|County Government--General|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|JAIL STANDARDS, COMMISSION ON|MEDICAID|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital|Utilities--Water & Sewer|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HJR 54 83-0 (2013) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing the boundaries of public beaches and declaring that the state holds public beaches in trust for the use of the public. House: Land & Resource Management Reported favorably as substituted Coastal Affairs & Beaches|GULF OF MEXICO|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
HJR 84 83-0 (2013) Author: Bell, Cecil Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means No action taken in committee Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 86 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 126 83-0 (2013) Author: Raymond, Richard Peña Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of real property owned or leased by a small business and used for business purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--Small Business & Minority Business|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HJR 142 83-0 (2013) Author: Ritter, Allan Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real and personal property used for the conservation, reuse, or recycling of water. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Legislature|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|WATER--CONSERVATION
HJR 144 83-0 (2013) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the frequency of reappraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Legislature|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 96 83-0 (2013) Author: Nichols, Robert Relating to prohibiting the use of eminent domain to take private property for recreational purposes. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs CONDEMNATION|PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 108 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Lewis, Tryon
Relating to adverse possession of real property by a cotenant heir against other cotenant heirs. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 133 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to the use of certain state property for community food gardens. Senate: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources FOOD|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 155 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 180 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia Relating to the repurchase of real property from an entity with eminent domain authority. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 186 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Giddings, Helen | et. al.
Relating to the abatement of mosquitoes in stagnant water located on certain uninhabited residential property. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective immediately County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PESTICIDES & HERBICIDES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
SB 291 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane Relating to notice requirements for gas utilities entering certain real property; providing an administrative penalty. House: Energy Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Left pending in committee City Government--Utilities|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General|Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 295 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to lender notice to contractors regarding a construction loan or financing agreement for the improvement of real property and related procedures for suspending contractors' and subcontractors' performance. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Financial--General|LOANS|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 304 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to requiring solar panels to be offered by certain builders of new homes. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Business & Commerce--General|Energy--Solar|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 440 83-0 (2013) Author: Birdwell, Brian Relating to unenforceable restrictive covenants regarding standby electric generators affecting residential homes. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 476 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to installment agreements for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 496 83-0 (2013) Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al. Relating to the authority of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to review and approve capital projects and purchases of real property at public institutions of higher education in this state. House: Higher Education
Senate: Higher Education
Left pending in committee Education--Higher--Finance|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 552 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Nevárez, Poncho
Relating to an application filed with a county commissioners court to revise a subdivision plat; authorizing a fee. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 582 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to municipal swimming pool requirements for certain dwellings. Senate: Business & Commerce Not again placed on intent calendar ATTORNEY GENERAL|BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION|INTERNET|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety|SECURITY ALARMS & DEVICES|STATE HEALTH SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF
SB 593 83-0 (2013) Author: Deuell, Bob Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Business & Industry Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 633 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al. Relating to liability of certain electric utilities that allow certain uses of land that the electric utility owns, occupies, or leases. Senate: State Affairs Committee report printed and distributed Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--Electric
SB 650 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to the continuation of title insurance coverage of certain transferred property. Senate: Business & Commerce No action taken in committee GIFTS & DONATIONS|Insurance--Fire, Allied Lines & Home|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 693 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to clarifying liability and damages for certain liens placed on and certain court records of real property. Senate: State Affairs Removed from local & uncontested calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|FRAUD|Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 723 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Davis, John
Relating to the location of certain public sales of real property. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Business & Commerce
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 829 83-0 (2013) Author: Huffman, Joan Relating to the initial use of certain property acquired for a public use. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SB 835 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Disaster Preparedness & Relief|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 837 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Sponsor: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of a municipality to require owners of real property to keep the property free of certain conditions. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|NUISANCES|Property Interests--Real Property|Safety
SB 841 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly
Sponsor: Smithee, John
Relating to certain authorized investments under the Insurance Code. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/13 Financial--General|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 842 83-0 (2013) Author: Hancock, Kelly Relating to authorizing the board of regents of The University of Texas System to acquire certain property in the city of Arlington. Senate: Higher Education Referred to Higher Education ARLINGTON, CITY OF|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
SB 848 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John
Sponsor: Davis, Sarah
Relating to assignment of rents to holders of certain security interests in real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 851 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to a claim filing period and contractual limitations period in certain property insurance policies. Senate: Business & Commerce Left pending in committee Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Insurance--Insurers & Agents|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 854 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Harper-Brown, Linda
Relating to the regulation of motor vehicle dealers, manufacturers, distributors, and representatives. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 887 83-0 (2013) Author: Uresti, Carlos
Sponsor: Orr, Rob
Relating to certain correction instruments in the conveyance of real property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 917 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority of certain property at Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Referred to Natural Resources BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities
SB 918 83-0 (2013) Author: Estes, Craig
Sponsor: Keffer, Jim
Relating to the sale by the Brazos River Authority and regulation of certain real property in the immediate vicinity of Possum Kingdom Lake. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Agriculture, Rural Affairs & Homeland Security
Effective immediately BRAZOS RIVER AUTHORITY|POSSUM KINGDOM LAKE|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--River Authorities|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
SB 930 83-0 (2013) Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Sponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the sale and use of certain land used for a world exposition. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--Land Use & Zoning|HOTELS & MOTELS|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 947 83-0 (2013) Author: Nelson, Jane
Sponsor: Geren, Charlie
Relating to adverse possession of real property as a defense to certain offenses against property. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar ADVERSE POSSESSION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 985 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Isaac, Jason
Relating to authorizing broker agreements for the sale of real property by certain municipalities. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
SB 1087 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to file a lien for the costs of abatement of a floodplain ordinance violation; providing a civil penalty. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Committee report printed and distributed City Government--General|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Environment--Solid Waste|FLOODS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1131 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1165 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to the use of real property by the University of Houston--Sugar Land. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Transportation
Effective immediately Education--Higher--General|Education--Higher--Institutions & Programs|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM|UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-SUGAR LAND
SB 1202 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce
Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to an order to conduct mediation following an application for expedited judicial foreclosure proceedings. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Jurisprudence
Placed on General State Calendar Courts--Civil Procedure|FORECLOSURES|MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1230 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the urban land bank demonstration program in certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations City Government--General|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1231 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to the operation of certain condominium unit owners' associations. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
SB 1244 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to relating to the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. Senate: Intergovernmental Relations No action taken in committee City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1255 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan
Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest of an unequal appraisal of the owner's property. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective immediately MEDIATION, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, & ARBITRATION|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appeal of Tax Decisions|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
SB 1281 83-0 (2013) Author: Rodríguez, José Relating to mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's liens. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce AGRICULTURAL LIENS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|CONTRACTORS' LIENS|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1296 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Kuempel, John
Relating to the regulation of real estate inspectors; changing fees. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Postponed Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE INSPECTORS|TEXAS REAL ESTATE COMMISSION
SB 1315 83-0 (2013) Author: Whitmire, John Relating to the exclusion of certain flow-through funds in determining total revenue for purposes of the franchise tax. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Franchise
SB 1335 83-0 (2013) Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie Relating to an executory contract for the conveyance of real property; providing a penalty. Senate: Business & Commerce Referred to Business & Commerce Consumer Protection|Financial--General|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1342 83-0 (2013) Author: Davis, Wendy Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Courts--General|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
SB 1423 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Sponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to validating certain acts of the Lower Nueces River Water Supply District transferring real property rights. House: Natural Resources
Senate: Natural Resources
Effective immediately City Government--General|CORPUS CHRISTI, CITY OF|LOWER NUECES RIVER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility|Validating Acts
SB 1434 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendments Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1449 83-0 (2013) Author: Hinojosa, Juan Relating to the transfer of an ad valorem tax lien Senate: Intergovernmental Relations Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Financial--General|FORECLOSURES|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1455 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SB 1508 83-0 (2013) Author: Hegar, Glenn
Sponsor: Workman, Paul
Relating to the rendition of certain property for ad valorem tax purposes. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/14 Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous
SB 1529 83-0 (2013) Author: West, Royce Relating to an exemption from property taxation for certain facilities that convert landfill generated methane into renewable natural gas. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Energy--Alternative Fuels|LANDFILLS|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|RENEWABLE ENERGY|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Utilities--Natural Gas
SB 1560 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry
Sponsor: Eiland, Craig
Relating to easements used for dune construction and maintenance projects in certain counties. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Natural Resources
Placed on General State Calendar Coastal Affairs & Beaches|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1599 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Sponsor: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to county and municipal land development regulation. House: International Trade & Intergovernmental Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13 City Government--Land Use & Zoning|COLONIAS|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|PLATTING|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General
SB 1619 83-0 (2013) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to the exemption of inventory of certain retail businesses from ad valorem taxation by a school district. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Housing--Manufactured Housing|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--School District|Vehicles & Traffic--General
SB 1685 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to exemptions from property taxation and sales and use taxation for certain offshore spill response and well containment property used to control pollution. Senate: Finance Reported from s/c favorably with substitute Environment--General|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Personal Property|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Taxation--Sales
SB 1732 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Relating to authorizing the sale of certain real property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. Senate: Government Organization Referred to Government Organization BRAZORIA COUNTY|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
SB 1770 83-0 (2013) Author: Carona, John Relating to enforcement of a lien against certain decedents' interests in real property. Senate: Jurisprudence Referred to Jurisprudence FORECLOSURES|Probate--Wills & Admin of Estates|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
SB 1780 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to the definition of new property value for purposes of the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates for a county. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee County Government--Finance|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection|Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
SB 1784 83-0 (2013) Author: Zaffirini, Judith Relating to establishing the Texas Landowner Ombudsman office in the General Land Office. Senate: State Affairs Referred to State Affairs GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed
SB 1918 83-0 (2013) Author: Campbell, Donna Relating to certain regulatory requirements placing expiration dates on land development permits and the use of land conveyed to the state or a political subdivision for a public purpose. Senate: State Affairs Subcommittee meeting cancelled PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
SJR 14 83-0 (2013) Author: Patrick, Dan Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of commercial or industrial real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 44 83-0 (2013) Author: Ellis, Rodney Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Senate: Finance Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
SJR 52 83-0 (2013) Author: Taylor, Larry Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain schools organized and operated primarily for the purpose of engaging in educational functions. Senate: Finance Left pending in subcommittee Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 40 83-1 (2013) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. Filed Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE
HB 8 82-0 (2011) Author: Darby, Drew | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to prohibiting certain private transfer fees and the preservation of private real property rights; providing penalties. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective immediately Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 44 82-0 (2011) Author: Menendez, Jose Relating to the authority of a property owners' association to regulate the use of certain lots for residential purposes. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 138 82-0 (2011) Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al. Relating to the acquisition of and compensation for real property, including blighted property, for public purposes through condemnation or certain other means. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars City Government--General|CONDEMNATION|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 188 82-0 (2011) Author: Sheffield, Ralph | et. al. Relating to limitations on the use of eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Left pending in committee CONDEMNATION|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 213 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.
Relating to certain loans secured by a lien on residential real property and to other transactions involving residential real property; providing civil penalties. House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Senate: Business & Commerce
H. refuses to adopt conf. comm. rept-reported ATTORNEY GENERAL|Financial--General|LOANS|MORTGAGE BROKERS & BANKERS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|SAVINGS & MORTGAGE LENDING, DEPARTMENT OF
HB 232 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James | et. al.
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the amendment of restrictions affecting real property in certain subdivisions. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Property Interests--General|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 267 82-0 (2011) Author: Hilderbran, Harvey Relating to rate and damage schedules governing certain easements or other interests in land of The University of Texas System. House: Land & Resource Management Laid on the table subject to call Education--Higher--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM|Utilities--General
HB 279 82-0 (2011) Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al. Relating to the use of eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management CONDEMNATION|LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL, TEXAS|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TRUTH IN CONDEMNATION PROCEDURES ACT
HB 282 82-0 (2011) Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an analysis by the adjutant general of facility needs of state military forces before grants or conveyances of real property. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective on 9/1/11 ADJUTANT GENERAL|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 421 82-0 (2011) Author: Alonzo, Roberto Relating to the offer of certain unusable remainder real property acquired by the Texas Department of Transportation to nonprofit corporations. House: Transportation Referred to Transportation Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Highways|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 565 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to the procedures required for the foreclosure of a property owners' association's assessment lien. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 568 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the cost to maintain open ditches in certain populous municipalities. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--City
HB 583 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to access easements for partitioned property. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Property Interests--Real Property
HB 635 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan Relating to a grace period to cure a default before foreclosure of certain contract liens on the residence of certain surviving spouses of military servicemembers and to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments. House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs Committee report sent to Calendars FORECLOSURES|Military & Veterans|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 663 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to procedures for amending restrictions governing certain residential subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 666 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to a study regarding sales price disclosure of real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|HOME SALE PRICES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 678 82-0 (2011) Author: Lucio III, Eddie Relating to coordination between school districts and other governmental agencies regarding necessary transportation infrastructure improvements associated with real property owned or proposed to be purchased by school districts. House: Public Education Referred to Public Education City Government--Roads|County Government--Roads|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Transportation--Miscellaneous
HB 745 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric Relating to requirements for providing documents and written information to certain owners of property subject to the exercise of eminent domain authority. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management ENGLISH LANGUAGE|INTERNET|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 747 82-0 (2011) Author: Johnson, Eric | et. al. Relating to the disclosure of certain information by a governmental entity with eminent domain authority in connection with an offer to purchase real property. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Real Property|State Agencies, Boards & Commissions
HB 782 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to a requirement that certain bond issuers obtain an appraisal of property that is to be purchased with bond proceeds. House: Urban Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 BONDS|City Government--Finance|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Purchasing--Local
HB 788 82-0 (2011) Author: Kuempel, John | et. al.
Sponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the establishment and use of a private family cemetery by certain organizations in certain counties. House: Public Health
Senate: Health & Human Services
Effective on 9/1/11 Cemeteries|Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 889 82-0 (2011) Author: Lewis, Tryon | et. al. Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of a real property interest in oil or gas in place. House: Ways & Means Laid on the table subject to call Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 908 82-0 (2011) Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to the division of community property on dissolution of marriage. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/11 DIVORCE|Family--Marriage Relationship|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 912 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al. Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 958 82-0 (2011) Author: Workman, Paul | et. al. Relating to damages in an action arising out of a deficiency in the construction or repair of an improvement to real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 964 82-0 (2011) Author: Hartnett, Will Relating to the effect of indexing notices of lis pendens. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 1056 82-0 (2011) Author: Villarreal, Mike Relating to the ad valorem taxation of property used to provide low-income or moderate-income housing. House: Ways & Means Committee report sent to Calendars Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations|Corporations & Associations|HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1071 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Sarah
Sponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the extension of deed restrictions in certain residential real estate subdivisions. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Property Interests--Real Property|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1079 82-0 (2011) Author: King, Phil Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of commercial or industrial real property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Business & Commerce--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
HB 1092 82-0 (2011) Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al. Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Committee report sent to Calendars BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1184 82-0 (2011) Author: Legler, Ken Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1228 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to payment and collection of assessments and other charges owed to a property owners' association and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
See remarks for effective date FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|SUPREME COURT
HB 1231 82-0 (2011) Author: Hopson, Chuck Relating to the exemption from certain construction requirements for volunteer fire departments in certain counties. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Referred to Licensing & Administrative Procedures BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Fire Fighters & Police--General|Fire Fighters & Police--Volunteer|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1235 82-0 (2011) Author: Schwertner, Charles
Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the transfer of certain state property from the Texas Department of Transportation to the Parks and Wildlife Department. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Effective immediately PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT|Parks & Wildlife--Parks|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources|TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|WILLIAMSON COUNTY
HB 1278 82-0 (2011) Author: Coleman, Garnet | et. al.
Sponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to regulation by a property owners' association of certain religious displays. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|Religion|RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
HB 1285 82-0 (2011) Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim Relating to the payment by the holder of abandoned mineral proceeds of the ad valorem taxes on the mineral interest to which the proceeds are attributable. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Mines & Mineral Resources|Oil & Gas|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1289 82-0 (2011) Author: Gonzalez, Naomi Relating to the exemption of certain property from municipal drainage service charges and from related ordinances, resolutions, and rules. House: Natural Resources Referred to Natural Resources City Government--General|City Government--Utilities|Education--School Districts|Property Interests--Real Property|WATER & SEWER SERVICE
HB 1343 82-0 (2011) Author: Carter, Stefani | et. al. Relating to proper venue for certain criminal prosecutions of mortgage fraud. House: Criminal Jurisprudence
Senate: Jurisprudence
Referred to Jurisprudence Crimes--Miscellaneous|Criminal Procedure--General|FRAUD|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1347 82-0 (2011) Author: Hughes, Bryan Relating to a refund of registration fees paid by home builders to the Texas Residential Construction Commission. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--State|Occupational Regulation--Other Trades & Professions|Property Interests--Real Property|RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION, TEXAS |State Agencies, Boards & Commissions|State Finances--Appropriations
HB 1355 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.
Sponsor: Harris, Chris
Relating to title insurance coverage for minerals and surface damage resulting from mineral extraction and development. House: Insurance
Senate: Business & Commerce
Committee report printed and distributed INSURANCE, COMMISSIONER OF|Insurance--Property & Casualty|Mines & Mineral Resources|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1390 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Sponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to retainage under certain construction contracts. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|CONSTRUCTION & BUILDING MATERIALS|CONTRACTORS & SUBCONTRACTORS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1392 82-0 (2011) Author: Naishtat, Elliott Relating to a fee imposed on the transfer of property following a foreclosure sale to fund civil legal services for indigents. House: County Affairs Referred to County Affairs County Government--General|Fees & Other Nontax Revenue--Local|FORECLOSURES|INDIGENT LEGAL SERVICES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1414 82-0 (2011) Author: Chisum, Warren Relating to authorizing the sale of certain state land along the Canadian River bed. House: Land & Resource Management Referred to Land & Resource Management CANADIAN RIVER|GENERAL LAND OFFICE|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 1428 82-0 (2011) Author: Deshotel, Joe Relating to an account for construction retainage; providing a civil penalty. House: Business & Industry Considered in Calendars BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|LOANS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1456 82-0 (2011) Author: Orr, Rob
Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the waiver and release of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien or payment bond claim and to the creation of a mechanic's, contractor's, or materialman's lien for certain landscaping. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 1/1/12 CONTRACTORS' LIENS|MATERIALMEN'S LIENS|MECHANICS' LIENS|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1501 82-0 (2011) Author: White, James Relating to a landowner's exemption from the requirement to have a hunting license for hunting on the landowner's property. House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism Left pending in committee Parks & Wildlife--Hunting & Fishing|Parks & Wildlife--Licenses|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1510 82-0 (2011) Author: Hamilton, Mike
Sponsor: Carona, John
Relating to the regulation of manufactured housing. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures
Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/11 HOUSING & COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF|Housing--Manufactured Housing|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1531 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan | et. al. Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of real property leased to and used by certain schools. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Education--Primary & Secondary--Facilities|Education--Primary & Secondary--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1600 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Agriculture|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 1604 82-0 (2011) Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the regulation of land development, including county building code standards for new residential construction, and sales in certain counties and municipalities; providing penalties. House: County Affairs
Senate: International Relations & Trade
Committee report printed and distributed BORDER|County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|County Government--Roads|ECONOMICALLY DISTRESSED AREAS|PLATTING|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1635 82-0 (2011) Author: Paxton, Ken Relating to exceptions to the prohibition of certain fees for a future transfer of residential real property. House: Business & Industry Left pending in committee BORDER|CONSERVATION EASEMENTS|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1639 82-0 (2011) Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. Relating to the recovery of attorney's fees in foreclosure actions by property owners' associations. House: Business & Industry Committee report sent to Calendars ATTORNEY'S FEES|FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1643 82-0 (2011) Author: Zerwas, John
Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the duration of a development agreement governing land in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of certain municipalities. House: Land & Resource Management
Senate: Economic Development
Effective immediately City Government--Annexation|City Government--Land Use & Zoning|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1685 82-0 (2011) Author: Fletcher, Allen Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on commercial or industrial real property based on the cost of constructing a building on the property. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means BUILDING CONSTRUCTION|Economic & Industrial Development--General|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 1733 82-0 (2011) Author: Ritter, Allan Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of open-space land devoted to water stewardship purposes on the basis of its productive capacity. House: Ways & Means Left pending in committee Agriculture|COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS|Environment--Water|OPEN-SPACE LAND|Property Interests--Real Property|SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION BOARD, STATE|Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts|Taxation--Property-Exemptions|Water--Rights
HB 1767 82-0 (2011) Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio Relating to the enforcement of county subdivision regulations prohibiting more than one residential dwelling on each subdivision lot; creating an offense. House: County Affairs
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations County Government--General|County Government--Land Use & Zoning|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1821 82-0 (2011) Author: Anderson, Rodney
Sponsor: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to certain information or guidelines provided by or concerning a property owners' association or concerning subdivisions that are subject to restrictive covenants. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 1/1/12 Property Interests--Property Owners Association|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS
HB 1862 82-0 (2011) Author: Anchía, Rafael
Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a tenant's remedies regarding a local government's revocation of a certificate of occupancy due to a landlord's failure to maintain the premises. House: Business & Industry
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/11 City Government--General|Civil Remedies & Liabilities|County Government--General|Property Interests--Landlord & Tenant|Property Interests--Real Property
HB 1943 82-0 (2011) Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al. Relating to liability of certain public utilities that allow certain uses of land that the public utility owns, occupies, or leases. House: Land & Resource Management Committee report sent to Calendars Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Property Interests--Real Property|Utilities--General
HB 1971 82-0 (2011) Author: Jackson, Jim | et. al. Relating to the liability of a landowner for harm to a trespasser. House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Laid on the table subject to call Civil Remedies & Liabilities|Minors--Health & Safety|Property Interests--Real Property|TRESPASS
HB 2000 82-0 (2011) Author: Garza, John Relating to taxation of property owned or controlled by a public facility corporation. House: Ways & Means Referred to Ways & Means Corporations & Associations|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Exemptions
HB 2004 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Sponsor: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the sale of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections
Senate: Government Organization
Effective immediately BRAZORIA COUNTY|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2005 82-0 (2011) Author: Bonnen, Dennis Relating to the exchange of certain state property in Brazoria County by the Texas Board of Criminal Justice. House: Corrections Referred to Corrections BRAZORIA COUNTY|Corrections--Jails & Prisons|CRIMINAL JUSTICE, TEXAS BOARD OF|Property Interests--Real Property|Public Lands, Buildings & Resources
HB 2106 82-0 (2011) Author: Davis, Yvonne Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use. House: Urban Affairs Left pending in committee City Government--General|CONDEMNATION|County Government--General|Political Subdivisions|Property Interests--Eminent Domain|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Real Property|PUBLIC NOTICE
HB 2177 82-0 (2011) Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al. Relating to certain claims against persons licensed as real estate brokers and salespersons. House: Licensing & Administrative Procedures Laid on the table subject to call Business & Commerce--General|Business & Commerce--Trade Practices|Consumer Protection|Property Interests--Real Property|REAL ESTATE AGENTS|REAL ESTATE BROKERS
HB 2197 82-0 (2011) Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Homestead|Property Interests--Mortgages & Liens|Property Interests--Real Property|Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
HB 2205 82-0 (2011) Author: Oliveira, Rene Relating to the eligibility of persons to participate in the public sale of certain real property and the purchase of that property; providing a penalty. House: Ways & Means
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations FORECLOSURES|Property Interests--Real Property|Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
HB 2224