Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Impact
If enacted, SB479 will primarily affect the process in which the comptroller of public accounts evaluates the taxable property values for public schools. The amendments specifically focus on the qualification metrics for local values. For instance, the local value of a school district would require validation through a reduced margin of error thereby potentially changing the basis of how property is assessed and subsequently how property taxes are levied within those districts.
Summary
SB479, titled 'Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts', proposes several amendments to the Government Code addressing how the taxable value of property within school districts is determined. The bill aims to refine the criteria under which local school values are assessed, thereby establishing a clearer framework for the comptroller’s tax value studies. Key aspects include adjusting the thresholds that designate school districts as eligible based on their performance in recent value assessments.
Contention
Discussions surrounding SB479 may reveal varying opinions on the matter. Supporters of the bill argue it seeks to create a more equitable system and ensures districts that may have previously been undervalued could receive proper funding based on accurate assessments. Conversely, opponents may view these changes as a potential risk to local funding systems, emphasizing that more stringent assessment criteria could lead to adverse effects on budgeting and financial planning within school districts.
Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
Relating to the margin of error to be used by the comptroller of public accounts in connection with the property value study to determine whether the local value for a school district is valid.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of real property for which the owner of the property has prepaid those taxes.
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
Relating to a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes of less than 110 percent but not less than 103 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.