HB 177

Relating to the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates of a taxing unit and the manner in which a proposed ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate is approved; making conforming changes.

Principle Criteria

Free Enterprise

Property Rights

Personal Responsibility

Limited Government

Individual Liberty

Digest

HB 177 lowers the standard multiplier in the voter-approval tax rate formula from 1.035 to 1.025 for most taxing units and removes distinctions between special and non-special taxing units. It also adjusts the threshold for triggering elections and modifies language for tax notices and water district governance.

Author (1)

Hillary Hickland

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Rep. Hillary Hickland

Capitol Phone:

(512) 463-0630

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EXT E1.218

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