Monitoring the SessionHB 144
Filed
The bill's only duty is a study and a report. Any action on property taxes waits for recommendations and a later Legislature, though the caption honestly says this is a study.
Study, task force, commission, reportTHE TEXT
…“Commission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill creates a new state commission with appointed members and expense reimbursement. It is temporary and staffed by an existing office.
New fee, fund, board or appointeesInitial review · graded Nov 9, 2026 · How we grade
relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
Caption from analyzed text · version I.
The bill creates a nine-member commission to study what taxes could replace the money local governments would lose if property taxes were abolished.
The bill creates a nine-member commission to study what taxes could replace the money local governments would lose if property taxes were abolished. The commission is made up of the comptroller, six lawmakers and two public members picked by the governor, and is staffed by the comptroller's office, with members repaid for expenses. Nothing changes for taxpayers: the commission writes a report due December 1, 2028, and then goes away on September 1, 2029.
Labels: BACK FROM THE DEAD. Same text as a bill filed before that died: 89R HB 3018 (Died in committee). Filed in 2 sessions, counting this one. Checked against 88R and 89R only.TRY NO. 2. Filed in 2 sessions: 89R and 90R. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
90R-HB144 · 2026-11-09
relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
The bill creates a nine-member commission to study what taxes could replace the money local governments would lose if property taxes were abolished.
The bill creates a nine-member commission to study what taxes could replace the money local governments would lose if property taxes were abolished. The commission is made up of the comptroller, six lawmakers and two public members picked by the governor, and is staffed by the comptroller's office, with members repaid for expenses. Nothing changes for taxpayers: the commission writes a report due December 1, 2028, and then goes away on September 1, 2029.
[x] STUDY, TASK FORCE, COMMISSION, REPORTanalysis confidence 90%
The bill's only duty is a study and a report. Any action on property taxes waits for recommendations and a later Legislature, though the caption honestly says this is a study.
[x] NEW FEE, FUND, BOARD OR APPOINTEESanalysis confidence 80%
THE TEXT
…“Commission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes.”
Bill text, introduced version (I)
The bill creates a new state commission with appointed members and expense reimbursement. It is temporary and staffed by an existing office.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
The bill creates a new state commission with appointed members who are repaid for travel and other expenses.
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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 · Oct 28, 2024 to Oct 20, 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.
$50,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Sep 25, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Sep 25, 2025. 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: 101032028.
$50,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Oct 6, 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: 101008625, 101072662.
$42,500.00
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 · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 5, 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: 100982039, 101008625, 101032028, 101052760, 101072662.
Missing data does not establish zero giving. Display amounts are rounded.
$50,000.00
Also funds 0 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · on Sep 25, 2025. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
Name match, not a verified identity: normalized filed name and state.
Derived itemized flow · on Sep 25, 2025. 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: 101032028.
$50,000.00
Also funds 44 other sitting lawmakers.
Derived recipient stock · Jun 24, 2025 to Oct 23, 2026. State data as of Nov 4, 2026.
TEC account match.
TeamDerived itemized flow · Jun 25, 2025 to Oct 6, 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: 101008625, 101072662.
$42,500.00
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 · Nov 19, 2024 to Oct 5, 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: 100982039, 101008625, 101032028, 101052760, 101072662.
No floor vote loaded for this bill.
No fiscal note in the loaded record.
Adversarial review by claude-opus-5-5 at high effort: Smells.
Analysis of text version I by a super-expensive superintelligence, Nov 9, 2026, against the published rubric.
Filed 2 times: 89R and now. Checked against 88R and 89R only.
by Rep. Money, same lead author · Died in committee · same text
Introduced textLast action, Mar 20, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means
Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished.
Caption, 89R bill history
Texas House · Filed Nov 9, 2026
11/09/2026 H Filed
Texas Legislature Online · Introduced
Data snapshot Nov 10, 2026 at 2:31 AM CST. Grades, charges, quotes and corrections follow the published record.
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The text as introduced · 364 words
90R2004 CS-D By: Money H.B. No. 144 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. DEFINITION. In this Act, "commission" means the Commission to Study Measures to Abolish Ad Valorem Taxes. SECTION 2. COMPOSITION OF COMMISSION. The commission is composed of nine members as follows: (1) the comptroller of public accounts; (2) three members of the senate appointed by the lieutenant governor; (3) three members of the house of representatives appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives; and (4) two public members appointed by the governor. SECTION 3. PRESIDING OFFICER. The comptroller of public accounts is the presiding officer of the commission. SECTION 4. MEETINGS. The commission shall meet at the call of the presiding officer of the commission. SECTION 5. STAFF. The staff of the office of the comptroller of public accounts shall serve as the staff of the commission. SECTION 6. COMPENSATION; REIMBURSEMENT FOR EXPENSES. A commission member is not entitled to receive compensation for service on the commission but is entitled to reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred by the member in performing commission duties. SECTION 7. STUDY. The commission shall conduct a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished. SECTION 8. REPORT. Not later than December 1, 2028, the commission shall issue a report of the results of the study, including any legislative recommendations, to the governor, the lieutenant governor, the speaker of the house of representatives, and the presiding officer of each legislative standing committee with jurisdiction over taxation. SECTION 9. ABOLITION AND EXPIRATION. The commission is abolished and this Act expires September 1, 2029. SECTION 10. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Act takes effect immediately if it receives a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution. If this Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this Act takes effect September 1, 2027.