Relating to the frequency with which certain appraisal districts are required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes and to a limitation on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property.
Bill overview
Relating to the frequency with which certain appraisal districts are required to reappraise property for ad valorem tax purposes and to a limitation on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of property.
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KeepTXRed summary
HB 2786 was a House-passed property-tax appraisal proposal addressing reappraisal frequency and limits on certain appraisal increases. It did not become law.
What would change
The House version would have required annual reappraisal in appraisal districts covered by Tax Code Section 6.0301 and added limits and evidentiary requirements when a chief appraiser sought to increase a property value after correcting an unequal appraisal.
Who may be affected
Property owners, appraisal districts, chief appraisers, appraisal-district boards, taxing units and taxpayers in districts covered by the proposal.
When it would take effect
HB 2786 did not take effect. It passed the House but did not receive final Senate passage. The House proposal specified January 1, 2026 as its effective date.
Limits and uncertainty
No annual-reappraisal mandate or new appraisal-increase limitation was enacted through HB 2786. Existing Tax Code appraisal and protest rules remain controlling.
Editorial sources and review notes
Official House-passed text, committee text and legislative stages reviewed.
Editorial explanation reviewed 9/6/2026.
Current status
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Latest official action
Received from the House
May 14, 2025 · house
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Committee history
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