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HB247: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.

: Ryan Guillen (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Jun 20, 2025
Property Interests
Taxation
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Property Interests--Real Property
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
BORDER
FACILITIES COMMISSION, TEXAS
MEXICO
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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.

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