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Texas House Bill HB5050

Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas House Bill HB5050

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

Caption

Relating to notice by an appraisal review board that a protest has been dismissed because of failure by the property owner or the owner's designated agent to appear at the hearing on the protest.

Impact

The implementation of HB5050 could have a significant impact on the safeguards for property owners involved in tax appraisals. By formalizing the notice process, the bill may reduce the instances of property owners being unaware that their protests have been dismissed. This could lead to a more informed public regarding property tax assessments and possibly increase participation in hearings, as property owners will have clearer communication about their protest status.

Summary

House Bill 5050 aims to amend Section 41.45 of the Texas Tax Code by adding a requirement for appraisal review boards to deliver written notice to property owners when their protest is dismissed due to their nonappearance at the hearing. Specifically, the appraisal review board must send this notice no later than the 30th day after the scheduled hearing. This change seeks to enhance communication with property owners regarding their protests and ensure they are aware of the dismissal promptly.

Sentiment

Overall, the sentiment surrounding HB5050 appears to be supportive, particularly among advocates for property owners' rights. Supporters argue that the bill will make the appraisal process more transparent and accessible. However, there may be some concerns regarding the administrative implications for appraisal review boards, which now have a mandated timeline for notifications.

Contention

Despite the general support for improved notice requirements, there is potential contention regarding the implications of enforcing this new requirement. Some stakeholders may voice concerns about the administrative burden this could place on appraisal review boards, especially concerning their capacity to comply with the new notice timeline. Additionally, while the bill aims to protect property owners, skeptics may question whether it will provide meaningful benefits or change the outcomes of protests.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Tax Code

  • Chapter 41. Local Review
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX SB2410

Identical Relating to notice by an appraisal review board that a protest has been dismissed because of failure by the property owner or the owner's designated agent to appear at the hearing on the protest.

Previously Filed As

TX SB2410

Relating to notice by an appraisal review board that a protest has been dismissed because of failure by the property owner or the owner's designated agent to appear at the hearing on the protest.

TX HB3760

Relating to the failure of a property owner to receive notice of a protest hearing from the appraisal review board with which the owner has filed the protest.

TX HB5054

Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.

TX SB2411

Relating to the deadline by which a property owner is required to notify an appraisal review board of the owner's intent to appear at a protest hearing by telephone conference call or videoconference.

TX SB1919

Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by videoconference at a protest hearing by certain appraisal review boards.

TX HB455

Relating to the authority of a property owner to participate by telephone conference call at a protest hearing by an appraisal review board.

TX SB1051

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 HB3094

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 SB1052

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 HB3093

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.

Similar Bills

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