Monitoring the SessionHB 1097
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THE TEXT
…“located in a county with a population of more than 1.5 million in which more than 70 percent of the population lives in a single municipality”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The population bracket aims the new installment option at a very small set of large counties dominated by one city. The caption says only "certain counties" and does not name which places qualify. The caption does admit the bill is narrow, so this is not a hidden rider.
Bracket billInitial review · graded Nov 12, 2026 · How we grade
relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
Every homestead owner can pay in installments, but only where 70 percent live in one city.
This bill lets more homeowners pay their property taxes on their home in installments instead of all at once. Today that option is limited to homeowners who are disabled, 65 or older, disabled veterans, or surviving spouses of disabled veterans; the bill adds every homeowner with a homestead exemption, but only in a county of more than 1.5 million people where more than 70 percent live in one city. Starting with the 2028 tax year, homeowners in that county could spread out their home tax payments, and homeowners everywhere else would see no change.
Labels: ZOMBIE BILL. Died 2 times: 88R HB 35 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 249 (Did not pass). Checked against 88R and 89R only.BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 88R HB 35 (Died in committee) and 89R HB 249 (Did not pass). Filed in 3 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 3. Filed in 3 sessions: 88R, 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB1097 · 2026-11-12
relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Every homestead owner can pay in installments, but only where 70 percent live in one city.
This bill lets more homeowners pay their property taxes on their home in installments instead of all at once. Today that option is limited to homeowners who are disabled, 65 or older, disabled veterans, or surviving spouses of disabled veterans; the bill adds every homeowner with a homestead exemption, but only in a county of more than 1.5 million people where more than 70 percent live in one city. Starting with the 2028 tax year, homeowners in that county could spread out their home tax payments, and homeowners everywhere else would see no change.
[x] BRACKET BILLanalysis confidence 50%
THE TEXT
…“located in a county with a population of more than 1.5 million in which more than 70 percent of the population lives in a single municipality”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The population bracket aims the new installment option at a very small set of large counties dominated by one city. The caption says only "certain counties" and does not name which places qualify. The caption does admit the bill is narrow, so this is not a hidden rider.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
2026-11-12 Filed (per the TLO filing feed)
No verified beat found.
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Not tied to this bill.
The author's campaign account only. Own money and internal transfers are separate on the member page.
Derived itemized flow · Jul 2, 2024 to Jun 11, 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.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Feb 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.
Report IDs: 100987101, 101032904, 101060248.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 18, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024. 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: 100987101.
$7,000.00
Also funds 2 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 3, 2024 to May 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101060248.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$10,000.00
Also funds 137 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 24, 2024 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Dec 13, 2024 to Feb 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.
Report IDs: 100987101, 101032904, 101060248.
$8,000.00
Also funds 121 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jul 3, 2024 to Oct 24, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Sep 18, 2024 to Dec 10, 2024. 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: 100987101.
$7,000.00
Also funds 2 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Nov 3, 2024 to May 12, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Apr 30, 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: 101060248.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 12, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 3 times: 88R, 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Bernal, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 11, 2023: Referred to Local Government
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Caption, 88R bill history
by Rep. Bernal, same lead author · Did not pass · same text
Introduced textLast action, May 8, 2025: Received from the House
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 12, 2026
2026-11-12 Filed (per the TLO filing feed)
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced text: HTML · PDF
Data snapshot Nov 12, 2026 at 5:07 PM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
The text as introduced · 188 words
By: Bernal H.B. No. 1097 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 31.031(a), Tax Code, is amended to read as follows: (a) This section applies only to: (1) an individual who is: (A) disabled or at least 65 years of age; and (B) qualified for an exemption under Section 11.13(c); [ or ] (2) an individual who is: (A) a disabled veteran or the unmarried surviving spouse of a disabled veteran; and (B) qualified for an exemption under Section 11.132 or 11.22 ; or (3) an individual who is qualified for an exemption under Section 11.13 for property located in a county with a population of more than 1.5 million in which more than 70 percent of the population lives in a single municipality . SECTION 2. This Act applies only to ad valorem taxes imposed for a tax year beginning on or after the effective date of this Act. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect January 1, 2028.