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HB 164TEXASSession 891State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas creates a nine-member commission to study alternative taxes if property taxes are abolished

Original title: Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.

Last action · July 22, 2025: FiledSponsors: Brent Money and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

The Texas Legislature establishes the Commission to Study Measures to Abolish to examine alternative revenue methods for and report its findings by December 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Local governments and school districts face potential revenue changes if property taxes are eliminated, and this study determines how replacement tax methods would be structured.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Political subdivisions

Political subdivisions may experience revenue changes if ad valorem taxes are abolished and replaced by alternative methods.

Directly affected

Comptroller of Public Accounts

The comptroller serves as the presiding officer and provides staff support for the commission.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who serves on the Commission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes?

The nine-member commission includes the comptroller of public accounts, three senate members appointed by the lieutenant governor, three house members appointed by the speaker of the house, and two public members appointed by the governor.

When is the commission required to report its findings?

The commission must issue a report of the study results and any legislative recommendations not later than December 1, 2026.

Do commission members receive a salary for their service?

No, members are not entitled to receive compensation for service on the commission, though they are eligible for expense reimbursements.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

Procedural history

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Connected Entities

Lieutenant Governor, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Governor and 2 more

PersonLieutenant Governor“Appoints three members of the senate and receives the final report”Map →

PersonSpeaker of the House of Representatives“Appoints three members of the house and receives the final report”Map →

PersonGovernor“Appoints two public members and receives the final report”Map →

OrganizationCommission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes“Newly established study commission”Map →

OrganizationComptroller of Public Accounts“Provides staff and serves as presiding officer”Map →

Sources

Open source document

capitol.texas.gov

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