All Roll Calls
Yes: 253 • No: 38
TexasHB 509289th Legislature Regular SessionHouse
Relating to the operation and dissolution of the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority and to agreements between Texas Tech University and the authority.
Sponsored By: Charles Perry (Republican), Carl H. Tepper
Signed by Governor
LUBBOCK REESE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYProperty Interests--Personal PropertyScience & TechnologySpecial Districts & Authorities--MiscellaneousRESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITYHIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
More research options at Reese
Beginning September 1, 2025, the Lubbock Reese Redevelopment Authority can support national security and critical infrastructure research on former base property. It can help establish an applied research site with Texas Tech University. Facilities qualify as authority projects when they earn revenue for the authority and their builders support this research with Texas Tech. The authority can join state and federal efforts, including work with the Defense, Energy, and Homeland Security departments. It can also exercise its powers without the governor’s former approval and coordination step.
Property tax relief for technology owners
Beginning September 1, 2025, qualifying property at Reese is presumed to be in interstate, international, or foreign commerce. For specified property tax rules, it is treated as not located in Texas beyond a temporary period. Covered property includes national security or critical infrastructure technology developed with Texas Tech, and property used mainly to develop it. Commercial aircraft being built or developed for commerce also qualify. Owners of other property must show the chief appraiser that it will be incorporated into or attached to qualifying property. This can reduce property tax exposure, but the law sets no savings amount and guarantees no tax reduction.
Texas Tech gains Reese transfer options
Beginning September 1, 2025, the authority and Texas Tech University can make interagency agreements under state law. These agreements can support university research on former base property or transfer portions to Texas Tech for an authority purpose. Agreements can also let the authority keep operating after a transfer. The authority can close only after its board confirms all work is complete and debts are paid or retired with authority assets. Remaining assets must go to Texas Tech if its regents approve; if the university declines, they go to Lubbock city. Assets cannot go to Lubbock County, and the city and county no longer have approval power over closure.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsors
Charles Perry
Republican • Senate
Carl H. Tepper
House
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 5/14/2025
Record vote
Yes: 0 • No: 0
House vote • 5/2/2025
Record vote
Yes: 114 • No: 21
House vote • 5/1/2025
Record vote
Yes: 125 • No: 16
House vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Higher Education
Yes: 9 • No: 1
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Local Government
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective on 9/1/25
5/28/2025HouseSigned by the Governor
5/28/2025HouseSent to the Governor
5/16/2025HouseSigned in the Senate
5/16/2025SenateSigned in the House
5/15/2025HouseReported enrolled
5/15/2025HouseSenate passage reported
5/14/2025HouseRecord vote
5/14/2025SenatePassed
5/14/2025SenateRead 3rd time
5/14/2025SenateRecord vote
5/14/2025SenateThree day rule suspended
5/14/2025SenateVote recorded in Journal
5/14/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
5/14/2025SenateLaid before the Senate
5/14/2025SenatePlaced on local & uncontested calendar
5/14/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
5/13/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
5/9/2025SenateRecommended for local & uncontested calendar
5/9/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
5/9/2025SenateVote taken in committee
5/8/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
5/8/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
5/8/2025SenateReferred to Local Government
5/5/2025SenateRead first time
5/5/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Enrolled
House Committee Report
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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