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HB 776

Relating to the definition of "eligible school district" for purposes of the study of school district property values conducted by the comptroller of public accounts.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Terri Leo-Wilson and 1 co-sponsor

HB 776 redefines which Texas school districts are included in the comptroller's property value studies, potentially affecting education funding analyses and tax policy development.

Referred to Ways & Means
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Bill Summary · HB 776

Legislative bill overview

HB 776 modifies how Texas defines "eligible school district" for purposes of the comptroller's study on school district property values. The bill narrows or adjusts which school districts qualify for inclusion in this valuation analysis, potentially affecting how property tax data is collected and analyzed statewide.

Why is this important

School district property valuations directly influence school funding formulas, tax rates, and resource allocation across Texas districts. Changes to which districts are studied can affect the accuracy of statewide property assessments and potentially influence education funding policy decisions based on those analyses.

Potential points of contention

  • Equity concerns: Excluding certain districts from the study could mean their property values receive less scrutiny, potentially disadvantaging smaller or rural districts in funding discussions
  • Funding impact: The definition change may have downstream effects on how the comptroller's findings inform school finance reform proposals or tax policy
  • Transparency gaps: Without seeing the specific definitional changes, it's unclear whether this expands or restricts which districts benefit from comprehensive property valuation data

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

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