House Bill No. 1767 amends the Tax Code by adding a new subsection (e-7) to Section 26.04, which outlines the requirements for public notice regarding ad valorem tax-related information. Under this new provision, by August 7 or as soon thereafter as practicable, a designated officer or employee of a taxing unit must publish a summary of the tax-related information and the URL of its online posting in a newspaper of general circulation within each county where the taxing unit operates. However, this requirement does not apply to taxing units located entirely or partially in counties with populations of one million or more, or to those that do not have a newspaper of general circulation published in any part of the taxing unit.

The changes introduced by this bill will only affect ad valorem tax years that begin on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for January 1, 2026. This legislation aims to enhance transparency and accessibility of tax-related information for the public, ensuring that residents are informed about tax matters relevant to their taxing units.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Tax Code 26.04 (Tax Code 26)