The bill, H.B. No. 2787, aims to enhance the qualifications and training of members serving on the board of directors of appraisal districts in Texas. It introduces a new section, 5.044, to the Tax Code, which mandates that the comptroller approve curricula and provide materials for training board members. The comptroller is also responsible for supervising a comprehensive training course that must be at least four hours long and cover the duties and responsibilities of board members. Additionally, members must complete this training before the start of each term and cannot participate in board meetings until they have received a certificate of completion. The comptroller may charge a fee for the training, capped at $50 per person.

Furthermore, the bill adds Section 6.0302 to the Tax Code, which requires individuals seeking appointment or election to the board to sign an acknowledgment of their duties and submit it to the chief appraiser. This acknowledgment outlines the statutory responsibilities of board members, emphasizing their role in governance and oversight of the appraisal district. The provisions of this bill will apply to individuals appointed or elected to the board starting January 1, 2026, with the training course to be made available by November 1, 2025. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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