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TexasHB 274289th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the split-payment of ad valorem taxes.

Sponsored By: Angela Paxton (Republican), Cody Vasut

Signed by Governor

Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

More time for split property tax payments

The law applies to Texas property taxes for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. Split payments are available only where the local taxing authority adopts that option. You pay half before December 1 and the rest before July 1 of the following year, without penalties or interest. A later first deadline applies when the authority collects its own taxes and mails bills after November 30. That payment is due before the first day of the month after the first full calendar month following mailing. The July deadline stays the same, and the amount owed does not change. Property owners appealing their taxes can also split the required appeal payment. Paying more than required, or paying before filing a timely appeal, does not remove the right to a final decision. Discount and related payment deadlines do not apply to taxes calculated too late for those rules to be available.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Angela Paxton

    Republican • Senate

  • Cody Vasut

    House

Cosponsors

  • Carrie Isaac

    House

  • Will Metcalf

    House

  • Penny Morales Shaw

    House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 312 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/16/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

House vote • 4/28/2025

Record vote

Yes: 147 • No: 0

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

    5/29/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/29/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/20/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/19/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/19/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/16/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/16/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/16/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/16/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/16/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/16/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/16/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/16/2025Senate

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

    5/16/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/16/2025Senate

  16. Placed on intent calendar

    5/15/2025Senate

  17. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/13/2025Senate

  18. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/13/2025Senate

  19. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/13/2025Senate

  20. Vote taken in committee

    5/12/2025Senate

  21. Considered in public hearing

    5/12/2025Senate

  22. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/12/2025Senate

  23. Referred to Local Government

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Read first time

    5/5/2025Senate

  25. Received from the House

    4/29/2025Senate

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