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Texas House Bill HB2121

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB2121

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Caption

Relating to the establishment of a property value study hardship grant program.

Impact

The implementation of this bill could significantly influence the financing structure of local school districts across Texas, particularly those affected by declines in property values. By leveling the fiscal playing field for districts struggling with reduced local taxable values, the bill is expected to enhance educational funding stability, allowing schools to maintain quality programs and resources. Furthermore, the added financial support from the state could alleviate some of the disparities caused by unequal property taxes among districts.

Summary

House Bill 2121 aims to establish a Property Value Study Hardship Grant Program, specifically designed to financially assist eligible school districts experiencing a reduction in funding under the Foundation School Program due to state evaluations of property values. The bill proposes administering grants for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years, with an allocated budget of up to $175 million per year. These grants would help offset potential funding losses for districts that would have otherwise benefitted from the local taxable value of property when funding determinations are made.

Contention

While the bill seems to be a positive response to funding hardships in public education, there could be notable points of contention regarding its design and operational execution. Critics may argue that the priority of grant distributions should be monitored closely to ensure that those most in need receive adequate support. Additionally, the clause stating that determinations made by the commissioner are final and not subject to appeal could raise concerns about transparency and accountability in the process, leading some stakeholders to question the fairness of the granting procedure.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Education Code

  • Chapter 48. Foundation School Program
    • Section: New Section

Government Code

  • Chapter 403. Comptroller Of Public Accounts
    • Section: 302

Latest TX HB2121 Activity

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Companion Bills

TX SB436

Identical Relating to the establishment of a property value study hardship grant program.

TX HB2124

Same As Relating to the establishment of a property value study hardship grant program.

Previously Filed As

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB1

Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.

TX HB100

Relating to public education and public school finance, including the rights, certification, and compensation of public school educators, contributions by a public school to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas, and an education savings account program for certain children.

TX SB2

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX HB2

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration; authorizing the imposition of a fee.

TX SB1064

Relating to the school district property value study conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

TX HB5173

Relating to the establishment of the small municipality revenue recovery grant program to provide financial assistance for economic development to small municipalities facing severe economic hardships.

TX SB3

Relating to providing property tax relief through the public school finance system, exemptions, limitations on appraisals and taxes, and property tax administration.

TX HB62

Relating to providing school district property tax relief through rent-relief and through adjusting entitlements, compression, and exemptions under the public school finance system.

TX HB3336

Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of commercial real property and single-family rental property for ad valorem tax purposes.

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