PROP TX-HOMESTEAD PROTECTION
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Authorizes counties to establish and operate a homestead protection program under which the county treasurer may make payments from the indemnity fund to pay the delinquent taxes, along with all associated fees and interest, on the primary residence of eligible taxpayers. Provides that the county treasurer shall have a lien on the property in the amount of the assistance provided. Sets forth requirements for the program. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2015
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2015
Last action Jan 10, 2017
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
0
Committee
4
Jan 10, 2017
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 27, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Feb 20, 2015
House · Reported by committee
To Property Tax Subcommittee
Feb 3, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Jan 14, 2015
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Jack D. Franks
DDemocratic
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