Bill
SB 974
Relating to the eligibility of a person employed by a school district as a teacher to serve on the appraisal review board of an appraisal district; creating a criminal offense.
89th Legislature (2025)
Introduced by Paul Bettencourt and 6 co-sponsors
SB 974 permits Texas public school teachers to serve on property tax appraisal review boards and criminalizes related eligibility violations, but was vetoed by the Governor over apparent conflict-of-interest concerns.
Vetoed by the Governor
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