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SB1502: Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.

: Paul Bettencourt (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: May 24, 2025
Taxation
Education
Education--Primary & Secondary
Education--School Districts
Disaster Preparedness & Relief
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
Taxation--School District
Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
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Relating to the authority of the governing body of a school district to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the district's voter-approval tax rate.

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