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Texas Senate Bill SB1065

Texas 2015 - 84th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1065

Voted on by Senate
 
Out of House Committee
 
Voted on by House
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.

Impact

The changes brought forth by SB1065 serve to modify the legal framework governing how taxable values are reported and certified between the comptroller and the commissioner of education. The bill, by adjusting the interactions through which taxable values are communicated, is expected to influence how funding is determined and allocated across different school districts based on their respective taxable property values. This aligns with previous mandates intended to provide equitable funding for education across the state.

Summary

Senate Bill 1065 pertains to the certification process by the comptroller of public accounts regarding the taxable value of property in each school district. The bill amends Section 403.302 of the Government Code, specifying that the comptroller must certify the final taxable value for each district, reflecting certain provisions related to school funding. This legislative change aims to enhance clarity and streamline the certification process, ensuring that property valuations accurately support funding requirements for education within Texas.

Contention

While the bill is primarily technical, it may face scrutiny in discussions surrounding the funding adequacy and equity in Texas public schools. Stakeholders concerned about education funding might argue that changes in the certification method could inadvertently impact the distribution of resources among school districts. The adjustment aims to prevent discrepancies and ensure that school districts are not financially disadvantaged based on how property values are determined and reported. Hence, discussions may arise regarding the sufficiency of the modified certifying process and its implications for future school funding legislation.

Companion Bills

TX HB2293

Identical Relating to the certification by the comptroller to the commissioner of education of the taxable value of property in each school district.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1064

Relating to the school district property value study 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 HB2463

Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX SB942

Relating to an adjustment for certain school districts under the public school finance system for revenue lost due to the use of the state value of the district's taxable value of property determined by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB4029

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB58

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB3127

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

TX HB3205

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB5046

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB2467

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

Similar Bills

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