By: Leach, Button, et al. H.B. No. 129
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property
tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and
their families.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. INTERIM COMMITTEE. (a) An interim committee is
established to study property tax exemptions and other property tax
benefits for partially disabled veterans or the surviving spouse of
a partially disabled veteran. The study may also review property
tax exemptions and benefits for other veterans and military service
members and their families.
(b) The committee is composed of:
(1) three persons appointed by the lieutenant
governor, at least one of whom is a military service member or
veteran;
(2) three persons appointed by the speaker of the
house of representatives, at least one of whom is a military service
member or veteran; and
(3) three persons appointed by the governor, at least
one of whom is a military service member or veteran.
SECTION 2. STUDY AND RECOMMENDATIONS. (a) The committee
shall conduct a study and make recommendations regarding:
(1) the effect of property tax exemptions and other
property tax benefits for partially disabled veterans, the
surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran, military service
members and veterans and their families that are currently
authorized by law; and
(2) the need for other property tax exemptions and
other property tax benefits for partially disabled veterans,
surviving spouses of partially disabled veterans, military service
members and veterans and their families.
(b) In conducting the study, the committee shall consider
the effect of property tax exemptions and other property tax
benefits for partially disabled veterans or the surviving spouse of
a partially disabled veteran, military service members, veterans
and their families on the ability of political subdivisions of this
state to raise sufficient revenue to provide essential services.
SECTION 3. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2018, the
committee shall report the results of the study and any
recommendations to the legislature.
SECTION 4. EXPIRATION. This Act expires December 1, 2019.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect
immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas
Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for
immediate effect, this Act takes effect on the 91st day after the
last day of the legislative session.