Texas 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) Status: Introduced

HB 57 — Relating to a requirement that an appraisal review board rely on an appraisal of residential real property prepared by an appraiser and submitted to the board by the property owner to determine a protest regarding the value of the property.

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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 has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 2 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 41.43, Tax Code, Section 37.10(c)(4), Penal Code.

  • Section 41.43, Tax Code

    (a-6), or (a-6) (a-6) Notwithstanding Subsection (a-1), if in the protest relating to a parcel of residential real property the property owner files with the appraisal review board and, not later than the 14th day before the date of the first day of the hearing, delivers to the chief appraiser a copy of an appraisal of the property performed not later than the 180th day before the date of the first day of the hearing by an appraiser certified under Chapter 1103, Occupations Code, who is not affiliated with a property tax consultant registered under Chapter 1152, Occupations Code, that supports the appraised or market value of the property asserted by the property owner, the appraisal review board shall: (1) determine the protest in favor of the property owner; and (2) issue an order changing the property's appraised or market value in the appraisal records to the value determined by the appraisal of the property filed by the property owner.

    amended

  • Section 37.10(c)(4), Penal Code

    or (a-6)

    amended

Action History

  1. Filed

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 57?
HB 57 is sponsored by Cecil Bell.
What is the current status of HB 57?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced August 15, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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