H.B. No. 1533 amends various sections of the Texas Tax Code to enhance the property appraisal process for ad valorem tax purposes. Key changes include the requirement for certified mail notifications regarding omitted properties on the appraisal roll, and adjustments to the information that agents must provide when submitting designation forms. Additionally, the bill introduces new provisions for appraisal districts in counties with populations of 120,000 or more, mandating the maintenance of an Internet website and the posting of appraisal records, which must be updated weekly.

The bill also establishes new eligibility criteria for trainers involved in property tax courses, allowing for exceptions under certain conditions. It clarifies the procedures for property owners to appeal appraisal review board decisions, including the right to appeal through binding arbitration for individuals leasing property under specific circumstances. Other amendments address the issuance of subpoenas by appraisal review boards and the handling of discovery in appeals. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with certain provisions applying only to actions taken after the effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 1.07, Tax Code 1.111, Tax Code 5.041, Tax Code 25.02, Tax Code 41.47, Tax Code 41.61, Tax Code 42.23 (Tax Code 1, Tax Code 5, Tax Code 25, Tax Code 42, Tax Code 41)
House Committee Report: Tax Code 1.07, Tax Code 1.111, Tax Code 5.041, Tax Code 25.01, Tax Code 41.47, Tax Code 41.61, Tax Code 42.23 (Tax Code 1, Tax Code 5, Tax Code 25, Tax Code 42, Tax Code 41)
Engrossed: Tax Code 1.07, Tax Code 1.111, Tax Code 5.041, Tax Code 25.01, Tax Code 41.47, Tax Code 41.61, Tax Code 42.23 (Tax Code 1, Tax Code 5, Tax Code 25, Tax Code 42, Tax Code 41)
Senate Committee Report: Tax Code 1.07, Tax Code 1.111, Tax Code 5.041, Tax Code 25.01, Tax Code 41.47, Tax Code 41.61, Tax Code 42.23 (Tax Code 1, Tax Code 5, Tax Code 25, Tax Code 42, Tax Code 41)
Enrolled: Tax Code 1.07, Tax Code 1.111, Tax Code 5.041, Tax Code 25.01, Tax Code 41.47, Tax Code 41.61, Tax Code 42.23 (Tax Code 1, Tax Code 5, Tax Code 25, Tax Code 42, Tax Code 41)