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HB 1383

Relating to the applicability of the law governing the provision of state aid to certain local governments disproportionately affected by the granting of ad valorem tax relief to disabled veterans.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Brad Buckley

Adjusts state aid calculations for local governments losing property tax revenue from disabled veteran tax exemptions to ensure adequate compensation.

Referred to Ways & Means
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Bill Summary · HB 1383

Legislative bill overview

HB 1383 addresses how state aid formulas apply to local governments that experience significant revenue loss from ad valorem tax exemptions granted to disabled veterans. The bill appears to clarify or modify state funding mechanisms to account for the fiscal impact of these tax relief provisions on municipalities and school districts.

Why is this important

Disabled veteran tax exemptions reduce property tax revenue for local governments, potentially affecting their ability to fund schools, infrastructure, and services. This bill directly impacts how state funding compensates (or fails to compensate) communities for this revenue loss, particularly affecting districts with higher concentrations of disabled veterans.

Potential points of contention

  • State funding adequacy: Whether state aid truly compensates local governments dollar-for-dollar for lost tax revenue, or whether it creates unfunded mandates
  • Equity across districts: How benefits are distributed among communities with varying numbers of disabled veterans and different tax bases
  • Fiscal impact on state budget: Whether expanded or clarified aid provisions increase overall state expenditures and compete with other funding priorities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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