PROP TX-APPEALS
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a complainant before the board of review or the Property Tax Appeal Board may represent himself or herself or designate a representative to appear before the board on his or her behalf. Provides that the description of rules and procedures provided by the board of review to the public must include an explanation that the taxpayer may appear pro se or be represented by any other person, including but not limited to an attorney, accountant, or other tax representative. Provides that the assessor or the board of review has the burden of proving any contested matter of fact by a preponderance of the evidence (currently, the plaintiff has the burden of proof by clear and convincing evidence).
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 27, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
upper
Mar 13, 2026
Upper · Passed
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
upper
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary
upper
Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Referred to Assignments
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Cristina Castro
DDemocratic
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