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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

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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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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Texas Property Tax Overview; Value Protests and Appeals

Property tax is a major concern for Texas property owners, since it represents one of the most substantial expenses they face. In 2023, local taxing entities’ property tax collections totaled $82.1 billion, matching the total...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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2023 Texas Legislative Updates to Public Facility Corporations Owning Multifamily Developments

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During the 88th Regular Session, the Texas Legislature passed HB 2071 to address the perceived misuse of property tax incentives used by Public Facility Corporations (PFCs). The legislation significantly updated Texas Local...more

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Texas Legislative Update: New Laws Impacting Real Estate Developers and Builders

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More than 10,000 bills were filed during the 86th Texas legislative session. Some of the bills that were filed and ultimately signed into law specifically impact the real estate and construction industries. Below is a...more

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Texas Legislative Session Preview

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The Texas Legislature will convene Jan. 8, 2019 for its 140-day regular session. Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, both Republicans, were re-elected to serve a second term. The political makeup of the Texas Senate...more

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