Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Introduced

HB 5442 — Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means: Apr 7 2025 5:28PM

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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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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 an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 3 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 11.145, Tax Code, Section 11.145(a), Tax Code, Section 22.01(j), Tax Code.

  • Section 11.145, Tax Code

    HAVING VALUE OF LESS THAN $2,500

    amended

  • Section 11.145(a), Tax Code

    that property has a taxable value of less than $2,500 → $100,000 of appraised value of they annually submit a rendition statement under Section 22.01, Tax Code

    amended

  • Section 22.01(j), Tax Code

    , other than property that is exempt under Section 11.145

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 183 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 5442 do?
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.
Who sponsors HB 5442?
HB 5442 is sponsored by Diego Bernal.
What is the current status of HB 5442?
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 5442?
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