HB 1370
bill exempting xeriscape value from property tax
Died in committee
Verdict: No flags
Initial review · graded Oct 20, 2026 · Headline, summary and grade are analysis of the bill text, not a finding about any person · How we grade
Caption
relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Summary
Value added by xeriscape goes untaxed.
The bill lets property owners skip property tax on whatever part of their property's appraised value comes from xeriscape landscaping. It touches any owner of real property in Texas who uses xeriscape, and the local governments that tax that property. If voters approve a matching constitutional amendment, the exemption starts January 1, 2026, and applies to tax years that begin on or after that date.
Labels
Labels: PENDING FOREVER. Heard by the House Ways & Means committee on May 5, 2025 and left pending. Never voted out. The bill died.
Receipt
The receipt
89R-HB1370 · 2024-11-18
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ITEM
relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.
WHAT IT DOES
Value added by xeriscape goes untaxed.
The bill lets property owners skip property tax on whatever part of their property's appraised value comes from xeriscape landscaping. It touches any owner of real property in Texas who uses xeriscape, and the local governments that tax that property. If voters approve a matching constitutional amendment, the exemption starts January 1, 2026, and applies to tax years that begin on or after that date.
CHARGES
[ ] NONE FOUND
TOTAL
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · May 4, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
HISTORY
- Filed
- Read first time
- Referred to Ways & Means
- Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
- Considered in public hearing
- Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
- Left pending in committee
FILED UNDER
No verified beat found.
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Donors
Not tied to this bill.
Sources
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 17, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
PG Rental & Leasing Financial LLC$70,000.00
PG Rental & Leasing Financial LLC
$70,000.00
- Cash
- $70,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $70,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 30, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 30, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100968808, 101007425, 101036903, 101073060.
Wyatt Ranches of Texas LLC$60,000.00
Wyatt Ranches of Texas LLC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 12, 2024 to Jul 9, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Jul 9, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100968808, 101070449.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
PG Rental & Leasing Financial LLC
$70,000.00
- Cash
- $70,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $70,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Oct 30, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Oct 30, 2024 to Sep 28, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100968808, 101007425, 101036903, 101073060.
Wyatt Ranches of Texas LLC
$60,000.00
- Cash
- $60,000.00
- Paid by others
- $0.00
- Total
- $60,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Dec 12, 2024 to Jul 9, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Sources
Derived itemized flow · Dec 12, 2024 to Jul 9, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Derived itemized contributions on live regular reports and uncovered special-session dates. Internal account transfers and daily reports are excluded.
Report IDs: 100968808, 101070449.
Votes
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
Fiscal
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
LBB estimate · fiscal note version I · source
Sources
Fiscal note · version I · May 4, 2025
No first-year general revenue figure available here.
LBB published estimates · flow over the stated periods.
Source snapshot 2026-10-19, Central time.
How this was graded
Analysis of text version I by claude-opus-5-5, Oct 20, 2026, against the published rubric.
Sources
Texas House · Filed Nov 18, 2024
05/05/2025 H Left pending in committee
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Oct 26, 2026 at 4:20 AM CDT. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
House committee · Ways & Means · Final status: Died in committee
Enabling legislation for HJR 97.
Subjects
Property Interests--Real Property
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Water--Development
Water--General
LANDSCAPING & LAWN CARE
Text
The text as introduced · 229 words
89R366 RDS-D By: Raymond H.B. No. 1370 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 11, Tax Code, is amended by adding Section 11.321 to read as follows: Sec. 11.321. USE OF XERISCAPE ON REAL PROPERTY. (a) In this section, "xeriscape" has the meaning assigned by Section 2166.404, Government Code. (b) A person is entitled to an exemption from taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property owned by the person that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property. SECTION 2. The change in law made by this Act applies only to a tax year that begins on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect January 1, 2026, but only if the constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature, Regular Session, 2025, to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property is approved by the voters. If that amendment is not approved by the voters, this Act has no effect.