Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 399 — Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property for a certain period of time.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means: Feb 28 2025 11:02AM

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property for a certain period of time.

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 11.144, Tax Code.

  • Section 11.144, Tax Code

    Sec. 11.144. INCOME-PRODUCING TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING INCORPORATION. (a) This section applies only to small businesses as defined by Section 481.401(10), Government Code, and a person who files a rendition statement under Section 22.01, Tax Code. (b) A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the tangible personal property the person owns that is held or used for the production of income for three years following incorporation under Title 1 or 2, Business Organizations Code.

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 399 do?
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of income-producing tangible personal property for a certain period of time.
Who sponsors HB 399?
HB 399 is sponsored by Diego Bernal.
What is the current status of HB 399?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 399?
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