88R3245 LHC-D By: Craddick, Geren, Cook, Burrows, Rose H.B. No. 456 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of certain royalty interests owned by a charitable organization. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.18(a), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) An organization that qualifies as a charitable organization as provided by this section is entitled to an exemption from taxation of: (1) the buildings and tangible personal property that: (A) are owned by the charitable organization; and (B) except as permitted by Subsection (b), are used exclusively by qualified charitable organizations; [and] (2) the real property owned by the charitable organization consisting of: (A) an incomplete improvement that: (i) is under active construction or other physical preparation; and (ii) is designed and intended to be used exclusively by qualified charitable organizations; and (B) the land on which the incomplete improvement is located that will be reasonably necessary for the use of the improvement by qualified charitable organizations; and (3) a royalty interest, as defined by Section 201.001, owned by the organization. SECTION 2. This Act applies only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect January 1, 2024.