SB 2063 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to ad valorem tax protests and appeals on the ground of the unequal appraisal of property.

SB 2063 modifies Texas property tax procedures by restricting evidence used in appeals claiming unequal appraisal. It prohibits property owners protesting solely on unequal appraisal grounds from presenting market value evidence to appraisal review boards or courts. The bill also updates how comparable property values are calculated for such appeals, requiring use of the appraisal district's market value under specific statutory limitations. These changes apply only to protests filed on or after January 1, 2026, with prior cases governed by existing law. The bill directly affects property owners challenging tax assessments based on unequal appraisal without claiming overvaluation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
Senate Passage
May 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 7, 2025 Last action May 27, 2025
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Introduced Engrossed · 4 edits · May 12, 2025
MODERATE
This bill amends Texas Tax Code provisions regarding ad valorem tax protests and appeals based on unequal appraisal. It restricts what evidence can be presented during these proceedings, specifically prohibiting the presentation of market value evidence when a property owner protests solely on unequal appraisal grounds. The changes apply to both appraisal review board hearings and court appeals.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on ad valorem tax protests and appeals, but it modifies the evidentiary rules that apply during these proceedings. The changes affect how appraisal districts and courts handle evidence in unequal appraisal cases.
REQUIREMENT

Prohibits appraisal districts and appraisal review boards from presenting or considering market value evidence when a property owner protests solely on unequal appraisal grounds.

Prohibits courts from considering market value evidence when a property owner appeals solely on unequal appraisal grounds.

TIMELINE

Establishes that new provisions apply to protests filed on or after the effective date, with prior protests governed by existing law.

Sets the effective date of the Act as January 1, 2026.

Floor votes · Senate May 12, 2025

How they voted

245
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 30
May 12, 2025
D Democratic10
4 Yea 5 Nay 1
50% Nay
R Republican20
20 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
31
Key actions
9
Committee
10
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report sent to Calendars
lower
May 23, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report distributed
lower
May 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
lower
May 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means
lower
May 14, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
May 12, 2025
Introduced
Received from the Senate
lower
May 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
Passed
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee report printed and distributed
upper
May 8, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported favorably as substituted
upper
May 5, 2025
Upper · Passed
Vote taken in committee
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Left pending in committee
upper
Apr 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
Testimony taken in committee
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Mar 24, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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