The beginning of the 77th Texas Legislature started with new leadership and new committee assignments to tackle both new and old legislative issues. As of January 9, the opening date of the regular session, Texas legislators had filed only 10 bills and two constitutional amendment resolutions dealing with property taxation. Pre-filing of proposed legislation began November 13.
Legislators have plenty of time, however, to file more bills.
The deadline for regular bill filing is Friday, March 9. The last day of this legislative session will be Monday, May 28. The last day for the governor to sign or veto bills will be Sunday, June 17. The Comptroller's Property Tax Division will track property tax legislation to advise local tax officials about law changes and to update Comptroller publications. The annual regional legislative seminars will be held in late July and August when staff will provide information on new and changed tax laws.