HB 1613 to reimburse counties for veterans’ tax exemption gets updated language; awaits hearing

A miscalculation has delayed progress on House Bill 1613 with the Texas Legislature. In testimony to the House Ways and Means Committee on April 10, County Judge Randy Hoyer labeled HB 1613 the “most important legislation facing Lampasas County.” The bill written by State Rep. Hugh Shine (R-Temple) would authorize reimbursement to counties and municipalities whose lost property tax revenue on…

Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription.