HB 149 prohibits Texas school districts from levying property taxes for maintenance and operations starting January 1, 2028, but allows them to collect an "enrichment tax" of up to $0.17 per $100 of property value to supplement education funding. The bill creates a joint legislative committee (five House members and five Senators) to study whether increasing state consumption taxes (like sales tax) could replace lost school district revenue. The committee will evaluate if expanding or adding consumption taxes would fulfill the state's constitutional duty to fund public schools. This bill directly affects school districts by altering their primary local tax authority and the state legislature through committee oversight.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a law) introduced by Representative Lujan. It formally commemorates the 10th anniversary of the San Antonio Missions' designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which occurred on July 5, 2015. The resolution expresses the Texas House of Representatives' recognition of the site's historical significance as Texas' first and only UNESCO World Heritage Site and includes sending an official copy to the missions as a gesture of respect. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents or regulations.
SB 33 adds specific exceptions to Texas abortion restrictions for certain medical conditions. It allows abortions when a physician determines they are necessary due to a lethal fetal anomaly or a life-limiting diagnosis where the fetus cannot survive outside the womb without extraordinary medical interventions. The bill also requires physicians performing abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy (or when the age is unknown but likely 20+ weeks) to use the method most likely to allow fetal survival, per medical judgment. These changes apply to physicians following the specified medical exceptions, not to general abortion access.
HB 154 requires property tax appeal boards to use a homeowner's own appraisal of residential property when deciding tax value protests. If a homeowner submits a valid appraisal from a certified appraiser (not affiliated with a tax consultant) by the deadline, the board must rule in the homeowner's favor and adjust the property's assessed value accordingly. This directly affects residential property owners contesting their tax assessments under Texas law. The bill shifts the burden of proof to the appraisal district, mandating that they must meet a "preponderance of evidence" standard to override the homeowner's submitted appraisal.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Texas legislature to set a lower maximum appraised value for homestead property taxes. It would authorize the legislature to limit the taxable value of a primary residence to the lesser of its most recent market value or 105% of its previous year's appraised value. This change would directly affect homeowners who qualify for homestead exemptions, as the tax limit would take effect after they qualify for the exemption and expire if they or their spouse no longer qualify. The amendment requires voter approval, with a proposed election date of May 2, 2026. If approved, it would modify Article VIII of the Texas Constitution to create this new tax limitation mechanism.
HR 21 is a commemorative resolution honoring Eulogio G. Flores of San Antonio, who died on July 3, 2025, at age 79. It extends condolences to his family, including his wife Gloria, four children, 12 grandchildren, and a great-granddaughter, and formally commemorates his life and legacy. The resolution was introduced by Representative Lujan and filed on July 21, 2025, as a ceremonial tribute without policy changes.
HB 160 requires manufacturers and sellers of consumable hemp products (like edibles or drinks) containing more than 10 micrograms of THC per gram to include specific health warnings on product labels. The bill mandates one of ten randomized warnings about risks such as child poisoning, delayed effects, mental health impacts, or addiction, chosen at random or through rotation. It also requires additional labeling details like batch numbers, manufacturer names, a URL linking to lab test results, and proof that THC levels do not exceed 0.3%. This applies directly to businesses distributing these products within Texas, aiming to inform consumers about potential health risks associated with certain hemp-derived consumables.
HB 152 requires certain facilities serving vulnerable populations (like children, elderly, or disabled individuals) located in floodplains or with a history of disaster-related communication failures to maintain emergency communication devices. Specifically, these facilities must have portable satellite equipment or radios that work without landlines or cell towers during emergencies. The bill creates civil liability if facilities fail to comply, allowing individuals to sue for damages and recover attorney fees. This law applies only to qualifying facilities and takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
This bill (HB 151) limits annual increases in the property tax value for Texas primary residences (homesteads). It caps the appraised value increase for a tax year to the lesser of: (1) the property's most recent market value, or (2) 10% of the prior year's value plus the prior year's value plus the value of new improvements. The rule applies only to tax years starting January 1, 2027, but only if Texas voters approve a related constitutional amendment in 2025. It directly affects homeowners with homestead properties paying property taxes under Texas law.
HB 159 requires cities, counties, and other local governments (excluding school districts) to conduct an efficiency audit if they set a property tax rate above the rate that would not generate new revenue for five consecutive tax years, excluding tax years before 2022 (this exclusion ends January 1, 2027). The audit must be completed by an independent auditor within three months, with results shared at a public meeting and posted online within 30 days. Local governments must cover audit costs and provide all necessary records to the auditor. An exception allows a tax rate above that threshold without an audit for two years after a disaster declaration if voters approve.
HB 161 amends Texas law to expand the definition of "federal judge" to include judges from U.S. bankruptcy courts, magistrate judges in U.S. district courts, and U.S. immigration court judges. This change allows these federal judges to apply for a Texas license to carry a handgun under the same eligibility rules as other federal judges. The amendment applies only to applications submitted on or after the bill's effective date, with prior applications governed by existing law. The bill takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
HB 153 requires Texas school districts to wait at least five years between bond elections seeking voter approval for new school construction or renovations. It directly affects school districts that wish to issue bonds for capital projects, preventing them from holding frequent bond votes. The bill amends the Education Code to add a new provision (Section 45.0034) stating that no bond election may occur before the fifth anniversary of a previous district bond election. This change aims to limit the frequency of such elections, ensuring voter approval is not sought too often for major school funding decisions.
