A new bill authored by State Rep. Cunningham in the Texas House seeks to reform the selection and training processes for chief appraisers in Texas appraisal districts, according to the Texas Legislature website.
The bill, introduced as HB 192 during the 89(1) legislative session on Thursday, July 24, was formally listed with the short title: ’Relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation order is in effect’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill involves major changes to the selection and training of chief appraisers in Texas appraisal districts. It specifies that chief appraisers will be elected starting in 2026, with the first term beginning January 1, 2027. It prohibits taxing units from employing individuals for property appraisals and details training requirements and associated fees. The bill stipulates ineligibility criteria for serving as a chief appraiser or board member, including conflicts of interest and tax delinquency. Communication restrictions between appraisal personnel are specified, and continuing education is mandated for appraisal review board members. The bill adjusts mechanisms for handling appraisal disputes and includes provisions for nominating and training appraisal personnel. Most provisions take effect January 1, 2027, while election-related changes begin September 1, 2025.
Charles Cunningham, a member of the House Committee on Local & Consent Calendars, proposed no other bills during the 89(1) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Public Education, a member of the House Committee on Public Health, and a member of the House Committee on S/C on Disease Prevention & Women’s & Children’s Health.
Bills in Texas go through a multi-step legislative process, including committee review, debates, and votes in both chambers before reaching a final decision. Each session, there are typically thousands of bills introduced, but only a portion successfully navigate the process to become law.
You can read more about the bills and other measures here.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 5274 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the licensing and regulation of anesthesiologist assistants; requiring an occupational license; providing an administrative penalty; authorizing fees |
| HB 5264 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to establishing the Historic Texas Cemeteries Designation Program; authorizing a fee |
| HB 5261 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to designating the Windham School District to provide postsecondary education to inmates of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice |
| HB 5133 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the licensing and regulation of behavior analysts and assistant behavior analysts |
| HB 5114 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to continuing medical education requirements for certain physicians regarding adoption |
| HB 5110 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to safety standards for public school instructional facility doors |
| HB 3754 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to a school district conference or hearing following a public school student’s removal from a classroom or expulsion |
| HB 3753 | 03/04/2025 | Relating to the allocation of low income housing tax credits |
| HB 3551 | 02/28/2025 | Relating to a school district student’s reentry into a regular educational environment from an alternative education program, including parental rights related to that reentry |
| HB 3096 | 02/20/2025 | Relating to designating March 17 as Profound Autism Awareness Day |
| HB 2735 | 02/12/2025 | Relating to a prohibition on e-cigarette advertising in certain locations |
| HB 2723 | 02/12/2025 | Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial |
| HB 2297 | 01/31/2025 | Relating to the suspension of toll collection while an evacuation order is in effect |
| HB 2180 | 01/28/2025 | Relating to a waiver of the preservation of evidence and the return of a seized weapon in a criminal case |
| HB 1662 | 12/18/2024 | Relating to a grant program for public schools and regional education service centers to provide services related to educating students with autism |
| HB 1658 | 12/18/2024 | Relating to access to public school library materials by non-enrolled students |
| HB 1657 | 12/18/2024 | Relating to the establishment of an education savings account program for certain children |
| HB 1532 | 12/05/2024 | Relating to the creation of the Lake Houston Dredging and Maintenance District; providing the authority to issue bonds |
| HB 1357 | 11/15/2024 | Relating to the use of a portable wireless communication device while operating a motor vehicle; increasing a criminal penalty |
| HB 1261 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the disposition of abandoned or unclaimed property seized by a peace officer |
| HB 1209 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the minimum number of instructional days provided by public schools |
| HB 1183 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to county and municipal authority to prohibit the operation of e-cigarette retailers near primary or secondary schools |
| HB 1178 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states |
| HB 1177 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the creation of the criminal offense of diverting or impounding the flow of surface water in a manner that damages the property of another by the overflow of the water diverted or impounded |
| HB 1176 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools |
| HB 1167 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to the release on bail of certain defendants accused of committing a felony offense and the criminal consequences of committing a felony while released on bail for a prior felony; creating a criminal offense; increasing the minimum term of imprisonment for certain felonies; changing eligibility for deferred adjudication community supervision, mandatory supervision, and parole |
| HB 1163 | 11/12/2024 | Relating to planning and financial responsibility requirements for certain aggregate production operations; providing for the imposition of an administrative penalty |
