The bill amends Section 11.43 of the Texas Tax Code to update the identification information required for applications for exemptions from ad valorem taxation. It mandates that applicants provide their name along with one of several forms of identification, including a driver's license number, personal identification certificate number, license to carry a handgun number, or social security account number. For charitable organizations, a federal tax identification number can be submitted instead. Additionally, the bill includes a requirement for the comptroller to inform applicants about the penalties for submitting false information and clarifies that applicants must notify the chief appraiser when their entitlement to the exemption ends.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new subsection (j-1) that allows a chief appraiser to destroy copies of the identification documents submitted by applicants upon written request. The amendments apply only to applications filed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. The changes aim to streamline the application process while ensuring the integrity of the information provided.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 11.43 (Tax Code 11)