All Roll Calls
Yes: 79 • No: 49
TexasSB 175489th Legislature Regular SessionSenate
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located.
Sponsored By: Brian Birdwell (Republican)
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City Government--FinanceCounty Government--FinanceEconomic & Industrial Development--GeneralEnergy--SolarEnergy--WindProperty Interests--Real PropertyTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-ExemptionsUtilities--ElectricRENEWABLE ENERGY
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Bill Overview
No Economic Impacts Identified for this Bill
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Brian Birdwell
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Bob Hall
Republican • Senate
Charles Schwertner
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 12
Senate vote • 4/30/2025
Record vote
Yes: 19 • No: 12
Senate vote • Unknown
Committee vote: Economic Development
Yes: 3 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Referred to Ways & Means
5/2/2025HouseRead first time
5/2/2025HouseReceived from the Senate
5/1/2025HouseReported engrossed
4/30/2025SenateRecord vote
4/30/2025SenatePassed
4/30/2025SenateRead 3rd time
4/30/2025SenateRecord vote
4/30/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
4/30/2025SenateRecord vote
4/30/2025SenateRead 2nd time & passed to engrossment
4/30/2025SenateRecord vote
4/30/2025SenateRules suspended-Regular order of business
4/30/2025SenatePlaced on intent calendar
4/29/2025SenateCo-author authorized
4/29/2025SenateCo-author authorized
4/22/2025SenateCommittee report printed and distributed
4/16/2025SenateReported favorably w/o amendments
4/16/2025SenateVote taken in committee
4/15/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
4/15/2025SenateLeft pending in committee
4/7/2025SenateTestimony taken in committee
4/7/2025SenateConsidered in public hearing
4/7/2025SenateScheduled for public hearing on . . .
4/7/2025SenateReferred to Economic Development
3/13/2025Senate
Bill Text
Engrossed
Introduced
Senate Committee Report
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