Bill
SB 1502
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.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt and 2 co-sponsors
Texas SB 1502 allows school districts to unilaterally raise property tax rates beyond voter-approved thresholds, effective January 2026, shifting tax-setting authority from voters to school boards.
Effective on 1/1/26
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