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Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief

NOTE: This is archived committee information from the 84th Legislative Session.

Committee Information

CHAIR

Paul Bettencourt

MEMBERS

Brandon Creighton
Kelly Hancock
Eddie Lucio, Jr.
Charles Perry
Van Taylor
Carlos Uresti

DIRECTOR:
VA Stephens
Tel: (512) 463-0107

CLERK:
Stephanie Hoover
Tel: (512) 463-0370

POLICY ANALYST:
David Shoemaker
Tel: (512) 463-0107

LOCATION:
Capitol Extension, E1.036

Schedule, Minutes, Witness List and Bills Referred to Committee (via TLO)

Video/Audio

— Archives

October 3, 2016 — Road Meeting: Plano. Audio quality issues throughout, due to technical difficulties at the remote location.
September 29, 2016 — Road Meeting: Houston
May 10, 2016 — Road Meeting: Houston
April 27, 2016 — Road Meeting: Arlington
March 21, 2016 — Road Meeting: Lubbock
February 11, 2016 — Road Meeting: Harlingen
January 27, 2016 — Road Meeting: San Antonio
December 7, 2015

Hearing Documents and other Downloads

Senate Bill 2

Text of Senate Bill 2, the Texas Property Tax Reform and Relief Act of 2017 (PDF, via TLO)

October 26, 2016

Presentation to the Senate Finance Committee, 10/26/2016 (PDF, 1.50 MB)

October 3, 2016 (Plano, Texas)

Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief Credited with Tax Rate Cuts (PDF, 404 KB)
Hearing Agenda: October 3, 2016 – Plano, Texas (PDF, 86 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 10/3/2016 Plano Hearing (PDF, 1.50 MB)

September 29, 2016 (Houston, Texas)

Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief Takes Blockbuster Testimony at Hearing (PDF, 565 KB)
Hearing Agenda: September 29, 2016 – Houston, Texas (PDF, 85 KB)
Senate Notice of Public Hearing: September 29, 2016 – Houston, Texas (PDF, 81 KB)
Media Advisory: Houston Hearing of the Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief (PDF, 198 KB)

September 1, 2016

Presentation to Texas A&M Real Estate Center 30th Annual Legal Seminar on Ad Valorem Taxation (PDF, 1.60 MB)

May 10, 2016 (Houston, Texas)

Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief Takes Dramatic Testimony on Tax Hikes (PDF, 2.15 MB)
Hearing Agenda: May 10, 2016 – Houston, Texas (PDF, 85 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 5/10/2016 Houston Hearing (PDF, 2.30 MB)

April 27, 2016 (Arlington, Texas)

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick Addresses Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief in Arlington (PDF, 137 KB)
Hearing Agenda: April 27, 2016 – Arlington, Texas (PDF, 85 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 4/27/2016 Arlington Hearing (PDF, 1.40 MB)

March 21, 2016 (Lubbock, Texas)

Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief Sees Strong Turnout at Lubbock Hearing (PDF, 135 KB)
Hearing Agenda: March 21, 2016 – Lubbock, Texas (PDF, 79 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 3/21/2016 Lubbock Hearing (PDF, 1.20 MB)

February 22, 2016 (Harlingen, Texas)

Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief Again Has Standing Room Only Turnout (PDF, 262 KB)
Hearing Agenda: February 11, 2016 – Harlingen, Texas (PDF, 88 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 2/11/2016 Harlingen Hearing (PDF, 2.50 MB)

January 27, 2016 (San Antonio, Texas)

Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform and Relief Has Record Turnout at Hearing (PDF, 128 KB)
Hearing Agenda: January 27, 2016 – San Antonio, Texas (PDF, 12 KB)
Committee Introductory PowerPoint Presentation, 1/27/2016 San Antonio Hearing (PDF, 836 KB)

Miscellaneous

Overview of the Property Tax System (PDF, 443 KB)

Reports

The following reports are available for download:

Senate Select Committee on Property Tax Reform & Relief Interim Report to the 85th Legislature (2.9 MB, PDF format)

Interim Charges

Study the property tax process, including the appraisal system, and recommend ways to promote transparency, simplicity, and accountability by all taxing entities.

Examine and develop options to further reduce the tax burden on property owners.