TexasHB 2389th Legislature 2nd Called SessionHouse

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain nonprofit corporations, located in a populous county, and used to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community.

Sponsored By: Trent Ashby, Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Sam Harless, Lacey Hull, Tom Oliverson, Valoree Swanson

Signed by Governor

HARRIS COUNTYAgricultureBusiness & Commerce--GeneralCharitable & Nonprofit OrganizationsEducation--GeneralTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Exemptions

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Property tax relief for qualifying Texas nonprofits

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, qualifying Texas nonprofits receive a full property tax exemption. It covers real and personal property in counties with at least 3.3 million people. The nonprofit corporation must be organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Its property must be held to promote agriculture, support youth, and provide educational support in the community. For-profit tenants’ leasehold or other possessory interests remain taxable.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Trent Ashby

    House

  • Paul Bettencourt

    Republican • Senate

  • Sam Harless

    House

  • Lacey Hull

    House

  • Tom Oliverson

    House

  • Valoree Swanson

    House

Cosponsors

  • Cecil Bell Jr.

    House

  • Donna Campbell

    Republican • Senate

  • Phil King

    Republican • Senate

  • Janie Lopez

    House

  • Dennis Paul

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Senate vote • 8/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 8/26/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 8/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 5 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Ways & Means

Yes: 8 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal

    4/15/2026House
  2. Effective on 1/1/26

    9/17/2025House
  3. Signed by the Governor

    9/17/2025House
  4. Sent to the Governor

    8/28/2025House
  5. Signed in the Senate

    8/28/2025Senate
  6. Signed in the House

    8/28/2025House
  7. Reported enrolled

    8/27/2025House
  8. Senate passage reported

    8/27/2025House
  9. Record vote

    8/26/2025Senate
  10. Passed

    8/26/2025Senate
  11. Read 3rd time

    8/26/2025Senate
  12. Record vote

    8/26/2025Senate
  13. Three day rule suspended

    8/26/2025Senate
  14. Vote recorded in Journal

    8/26/2025Senate
  15. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    8/26/2025Senate
  16. Vote recorded in Journal

    8/26/2025Senate
  17. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    8/26/2025Senate
  18. Ordered not printed

    8/26/2025Senate
  19. Printing rule suspended

    8/26/2025Senate
  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    8/26/2025Senate
  21. Vote taken in committee

    8/26/2025Senate
  22. Considered in public hearing

    8/26/2025Senate
  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    8/26/2025Senate
  24. Posting rule suspended

    8/26/2025Senate
  25. Referred to Local Government

    8/26/2025Senate

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