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Property Tax Texas Tax Exemptions

Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending... more +
Property Taxes are taxes levied against the owner of property located within a particular jurisdiction. Property taxes are often used to refer to taxes on real property. Property taxation schemes vary depending on the country or jurisdiction.  However, a popular system involves a government assessment of the value of a property and a rate based on a proportion of the assessed value. A property may be subject to taxation by multiple taxing entities.  less -
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A Look at the Texas Charitable Organizations Property Tax Exemption

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Some – but not all – nonprofit organizations in Texas may enjoy exemption from certain of the omnipotent and ubiquitous tax regimes. Indeed, the property tax exemption opportunity for Texas nonprofit organizations is the...more

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Texas HB 21 Reshapes the Requirements and Effects of Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code

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Texas House Bill 21 (HB 21), signed into law in May, has dramatically shifted affordable housing tax exemptions across the state. Specifically, HB 21’s primary impact is on a housing finance corporation’s area of operation...more

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Analysis of Texas House Bill 21 - Property Tax Exemptions for Housing Finance Corporations Owning Affordable Housing

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In its 89th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature enacted House Bill 21 (HB 21), introducing significant reforms to the way housing finance corporations (HFCs) own and operate multifamily affordable housing developments....more

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Texas Tax Update: Key Changes Enacted During the 89th Legislature

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The final day has passed for Governor Abbott to veto legislation that was approved during Texas’ 89th Legislature Regular Session. While the governor has called a special session commencing July 21, he has not identified any...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Summary of Legislation Relating to Public Finance Enacted by the 89th Texas Legislature (Regular Session)

This article briefly summarizes a select list of legislation relating to public finance enacted by the 89th Legislature (Regular Session) that became law. Bills are arranged by subject matter, in numerical order within each...more

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Texas Legislative Update: HB 21 Changes Property Tax Exemption For Housing Finance Corporations

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On May 28, Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 21 (HB 21), which becomes effective immediately. A brief summary of HB 21 can be found below. This summary reflects our current interpretation of HB 21. A more detailed analysis...more

Butler Snow LLP

Major Reforms to Chapter 394: HB 21 Brings Sweeping Changes to Housing Finance Corporations in Texas

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During the 89th Texas Legislative Session, Representative Gary Gates authored and passed House Bill 21, a comprehensive reform of Chapter 394 of the Texas Local Government Code. This legislation, which became effective on May...more

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New Law May Require Texas Homeowners to Renew Homestead Exemptions

Texas property taxes and the general residential homestead exemptions have been all over the news this past year due to the passing of Proposition 4 in November 2023. This law increased the annual Texas homestead tax...more

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Texas Legislature Revises Law Governing Public Facility Corporations

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On June 18, 2023, HB 2071—the Texas legislature’s solution to perceived abuses of property tax incentives related to Public Facility Corporations (PFCs)—took effect. The law amends Local Government Code Chapter 303, which...more

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