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SB459: Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.

: Mayes Middleton (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 3, 2025
Property Interests
Taxation
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Property Interests--Real Property
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
County Government
Transportation
Transportation--Railroads
TRANSPORTATION, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
County Government--Finance
City Government
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
Charitable & Nonprofit Organizations
Property Interests--Personal Property
City Government--Finance
Oil & Gas
Religion
CONSTRUCTION & HEAVY EQUIPMENT
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes.

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