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TexasHB 272389th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.

Sponsored By: Terry Canales, Charles Cunningham, Terri Leo Wilson, Candy Noble, Royce West (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

CemeteriesTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Assessment & CollectionTaxation--Property-ExemptionsTaxation--Property-Miscellaneous

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Burial property gets tax relief without applications

For tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, Texas requires a burial-property tax exemption without an application. This applies only when no one applies and the property’s owner cannot be identified. The chief appraiser must know, or should know from a reasonable inspection, that the property qualifies for the exemption. The appraiser can ask government agencies, local governments, county historical commissions, or nonprofits for help checking whether the property qualifies.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Terry Canales

    House

  • Charles Cunningham

    House

  • Terri Leo Wilson

    House

  • Candy Noble

    House

  • Royce West

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 280 • No: 8

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/25/2025

Record vote

Yes: 120 • No: 6

House vote • 4/24/2025

Record vote

Yes: 141 • No: 2

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Ways & Means

Yes: 13 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective on 1/1/26

    5/24/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/24/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/13/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/12/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/12/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/9/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/9/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/9/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/9/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/9/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/9/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/9/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Intent Calendar

    5/9/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/7/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/7/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/7/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/5/2025Senate

  22. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/5/2025House

  23. Posting rule suspended

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Local Government

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Read first time

    5/5/2025Senate

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