By: Geren H.B. No. 4744
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
Relating to the role of the members of the board of an appraisal
district.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 6.05, Tax Code is amended by amending
Subsection (i) to read as follows:
(i) To ensure adherence with generally accepted appraisal
practices and according to the requirements of Section 23.01, the
board of directors of an appraisal district shall develop
biennially a written plan for the periodic reappraisal of all
property within the boundaries of the district according to the
requirements of Section 25.18 and shall hold a public hearing to
consider the proposed plan. Not later than the 10th day before the
date of the hearing, the secretary of the board shall deliver to the
presiding officer of the governing body of each taxing unit
participating in the district a written notice of the date, time,
and place for the hearing. Not later than September 15 of each
even-numbered year, the board shall complete its hearings, make any
amendments, and by resolution finally approve the plan. Copies of
the approved plan shall be distributed to the presiding officer of
the governing body of each taxing unit participating in the
district and to the comptroller within 60 days of the approval date.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2025.