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Texas Senate Bill SB1096

Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SB1096

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

Caption

Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.

Impact

If enacted, SB1096 will significantly impact municipal practices surrounding reinvestment zone designations and their respective project plans. Municipalities will now be able to implement stability programs aimed at safeguarding long-term residents from financial strain that can arise from urban redevelopment and rising property values. This could encourage more equitable development practices by ensuring that existing communities are supported rather than displaced by new investments.

Summary

SB1096 proposes amendments to the Tax Increment Financing Act, particularly focusing on how certain residence homesteads are treated. The bill aims to introduce a Reinvestment Zone Stability Program, which is designed to protect legacy homeowners from being displaced due to rising property values as a result of new developments in designated reinvestment zones. By establishing this program, municipalities will have the authority to allocate funds from the tax increment fund to help offset increased ad valorem taxes for qualifying homeowners.

Sentiment

The general sentiment surrounding SB1096 appears to be positive among advocates for affordable housing and community stability. Supporters argue that the bill addresses critical issues of housing affordability and homeowner security in the face of urban development pressures. However, there may be some concerns from municipal authorities regarding the administrative burden and financial implications of managing these stability programs.

Contention

While SB1096 is largely seen as a step forward in supporting legacy homeowners, there may be contention over its implementation, particularly about how municipalities should fund the payments to homeowners. Questions may arise regarding the efficacy of the program in terms of attracting new developments while preventing the displacement of existing residents. The balance between promoting economic growth and ensuring community stability will likely be a topic of debate as the bill proceeds through the legislative process.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Tax Code

  • Chapter 311. Tax Increment Financing Act
    • Section: 002
    • Section: 006
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

TX HB4433

Identical Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.

Previously Filed As

TX HB5451

Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.

TX HB4433

Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.

TX SB313

Relating to the term of a reinvestment zone and to the assessment and payment of tax increments under the Tax Increment Financing Act.

TX HB2853

Relating to tax increment financing.

TX HB3484

Relating to certain acts and proceedings of certain local governments, including those related to tax increment financing, and the validity of certain acts and proceedings.

TX SB1947

Relating to the authority of two or more municipalities to designate a joint tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB4613

Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones.

TX SB2338

Relating to the creation, operations and financing of tax increment reinvestment zones.

TX HB2311

Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.

TX HB283

Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.

Similar Bills

TX HB5451

Relating to the treatment of certain residence homesteads for purposes of the Tax Increment Financing Act.

TX HB4433

Relating to the authority of the board of directors of a tax increment financing reinvestment zone to use money in the tax increment fund established for the zone to compensate certain homeowners for the increase in taxes associated with the zone.

TX SB42

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 HB4046

Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB774

Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB90

Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB266

Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain individuals who are employed by the district.

TX HB1518

Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.