The bill, H.B. No. 1767, amends the Tax Code to establish new requirements for taxing units regarding the public notice of ad valorem tax-related information. Specifically, it introduces a new subsection (e-7) that mandates the designated officer or employee of a taxing unit to publish a summary of tax-related information and the URL of its online posting in a newspaper of general circulation by August 7 or as soon thereafter as practicable. However, this requirement does not apply to taxing units located in counties with a population of one million or more, or in counties where no newspaper of general circulation is published.

The changes made by this Act will only apply to ad valorem tax years beginning on or after its effective date, 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 relevant tax matters in their respective taxing units.

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