HB 3390 (89R): Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation or construction on the property of a generator that is primarily for the productio

89th Legislature, regular session · filed 2025-02-26 · Latest: Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 21 2025 9:52AM

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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation or construction on the property of a generator that is primarily for the production and distribution of energy for on-site use.

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Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the installation or construction on the property of a generator that is primarily for the production and distribution of energy for on-site use.

Source: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

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Bill history (latest 3 steps)

2025-03-21: Referred to Ways & Means
2025-03-21: Read first time
2025-02-26: Filed

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Words on this page, explained (4)

Ad valorem: Latin for "according to value." An ad valorem tax is a percentage of what something is worth. Texas property taxes are ad valorem taxes: they are based on the appraised value of a home, land or business property. Florida property taxes are ad valorem taxes too.
Appraisal: An estimate of what property is worth. In Texas, county appraisal districts set the value that property taxes are based on.
Exemption: A rule that removes certain people, property or activities from a tax or requirement.
Veto: The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).

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Data: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

Record st-tx-89r-hb3390 · catalog st-tx-tlo-bills-89r · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol tx-bills