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Texas House Bill HB3851

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB3851

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

Caption

Relating to leave for certain public employees to protest certain property tax actions before an appraisal review board.

Impact

The proposed legislation seeks to enhance the rights of public employees by ensuring they have the opportunity to voice concerns regarding property taxes through protest mechanisms without financial repercussions. By granting dedicated leave for such protests, the bill reflects an acknowledgment of the importance of participating in the appraisal review process. This may lead to increased employee engagement in matters related to property taxation, ultimately impacting how property taxes are assessed and challenged in Texas.

Summary

House Bill 3851 proposes amendments to Texas laws pertaining to leave for public employees who wish to protest property tax actions before an appraisal review board. The bill mandates that state agencies grant employees at least eight hours of paid leave each fiscal year for this purpose. This initiative aims to provide employees with the necessary time to contest their property taxes without fear of losing income or other types of leave.

Contention

While the bill presents a positive step for public sector employees, discussions may arise regarding the financial implications for public agencies that must accommodate this leave. Critics may argue that mandating paid leave for property tax protests could burden local governments and decrease workplace efficiency, especially if a significant number of employees utilize this provision. Therefore, balancing employee rights with the operational needs of government entities could be a point of contention in legislative debates over HB 3851. The bill's implementation starting September 1, 2025, will require careful consideration of its fiscal impacts.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Government Code

  • Chapter 661. Leave
    • Section: New Section

Local Government Code

  • Chapter 180. Miscellaneous Provisions Affecting Officers And Employees Of More Than One Type Of Local Government
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HB4634

Relating to the procedure for protests before appraisal review boards.

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 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 HB404

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid leave to employees; providing civil and administrative penalties.

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 SB43

Relating to expedited appeals of appraisal review board orders in certain appraisal districts.

TX HB3364

Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.

TX HB38

Relating to the elimination of certain property taxes for school district maintenance and operations and the provision of public education funding by increasing the rates of certain state taxes.

TX HB893

Relating to requiring certain employers to provide paid sick leave to employees; providing administrative and civil penalties.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.