Texas 2021 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3971 Introduced / Bill

Filed 03/11/2021

                    87R12423 DRS-D
 By: Meyer H.B. No. 3971


 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 AN ACT
 relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of
 residential real property located in a designated historic
 district.
 BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
 SECTION 1.  Section 23.013, Tax Code, is amended by adding
 Subsection (e) to read as follows:
 (e)  In determining the market value of residential real
 property located in a designated historic district, the chief
 appraiser shall consider the effect on the property's value of any
 restriction placed by the historic district on the property owner's
 ability to alter, improve, or repair the property.
 SECTION 2.  This Act applies to the appraisal for ad valorem
 tax purposes of residential real property only for a tax year
 beginning on or after the effective date of this Act.
 SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2022.