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Texas House Bill HB1309

Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1309

Filed
 
Out of House Committee
5/1/09  
Voted on by House
5/7/09  
Out of Senate Committee
5/25/09  
Voted on by Senate
5/26/09  
Governor Action
6/19/09  
Bill Becomes Law
 
Enrolled
5/31/09  

Caption

Relating to the date by which the comptroller must certify the apportioned amount of the market value of railroad rolling stock to a county assessor-collector.

Impact

The introduction of HB 1309 is expected to streamline the certification process for the valuation of railroad rolling stock, an important aspect for counties that rely on property taxes as a significant revenue source. By ensuring that county assessors receive this information earlier in the year, the bill can enhance the efficiency of property tax administration at the local level. This could have positive implications for county budgets and overall financial planning, especially for those counties that host significant railroad operations.

Summary

House Bill 1309 seeks to amend the Texas Tax Code to change the deadline by which the Comptroller must certify the apportioned value of railroad rolling stock to county assessor-collectors. Specifically, it shifts the date from August 1 to July 26, ensuring that counties receive timely information regarding the market value of railroad rolling stock operated within their jurisdictions. This change aims to facilitate local governments' property tax assessments by providing them with the necessary data in advance of their tax rate determinations.

Contention

While the bill appears to have overarching support due to its administrative nature, there may be concerns regarding the impacts of changing certification deadlines. Opponents might argue about the potential unforeseen implications regarding the accuracy of the property evaluations or the administrative burden it could impose on the Comptroller's office. However, the direct provisions of the bill do not suggest contentious issues, as it focuses primarily on procedural changes without major alterations to underlying tax policies.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2210

Relating to disposition of motor vehicle registration fees collected by a county assessor-collector.

TX HB3860

Relating to the liability of county tax assessor-collectors for certain acts of deputies.

TX SB1064

Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB3127

Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB1324

Relating to the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB2054

Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

TX SB854

Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

TX SB42

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit for a year in which a property owner provides notice that the owner intends to appeal an order of an appraisal review board determining a protest by the owner regarding the appraisal of the owner's property.

TX HB2855

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.

TX HB3966

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.