HB 144 — A study of alternative methods of taxation to replace re
This bill covers a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
This bill covers a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
Author: Money. Filed: 11/09/2026 (H Filed). Caption: “Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.”
Subjects: Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance (I0250), Governor (I0375), Interim Studies (I0448), Legislature (I0520), Political Subdivisions (I0588), State Agencies, Boards & Commissions--Newly Proposed (I0773), Taxation--City (I0775), Taxation--County (I0780), Taxation--General (I0815), Taxation--Property-Miscellaneous (I0797), Taxation--School District (I0785). Council document: see the Legislature history page.
Full bill text (Introduced)
Official text from the Texas Legislature. Bill history for HB 144 · Bill text (HTML).
90R2004 CS-D By: Money H.B. No. 144 relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "commission" means the Commission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes.
SECTION 2. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION. The commission is composed of nine members as follows: (1) the comptroller of public accounts; (2) three members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor; (3) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (4) two public members appointed by the governor.
SECTION 3. PRESIDING OFFICER. The comptroller of public accounts is the presiding officer of the commission.
SECTION 4. MEETINGS. The commission shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission.
SECTION 5. STAFF. The staff of the office of the comptroller of public accounts shall serve as the staff of the commission.
SECTION 6. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES. A commission member is not entitled to receive compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by the member in performing commission duties.
SECTION 7. STUDY. The commission shall conduct a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
SECTION 8. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2028, the commission shall issue a report of the results of the study, including any legislative recommendations, to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officer of each legislative standing committee with jurisdiction over taxation.
SECTION 9. ABOLITION AND EXPIRATION. The commission is abolished and this Act expires September 1, 2029.
SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.
Sources: Texas Legislature, Today's Filed Bills in the House (11/09/2026), HB 144; 90th Legislature BillLookup history and Introduced bill text.