A new bill authored by State Rep. Brent Money in the Texas House seeks to adjust how school district funding is calculated to better reflect property values and prioritize grant allocations, according to the Texas Legislature website.
The bill on Education, State Agencies, Boards & Commissions, and Taxation category, introduced as HB 152 during the 89(2) legislative session on Friday, Aug. 15, was formally listed with the short title: ’Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
In essence, this bill amends Section 7.062(c) of the Education Code to prioritize the use of excess state funds, up to $20 million per fiscal year, for grants rather than other allocations under Chapter 48. It modifies the calculation of “taxable value” by allowing more deductions, including certain homestead exemptions and properties within specific reinvestment zones, to effectively adjust school district funding. The changes aim to provide funding by accurately reflecting property values that account for optional homestead exemptions. Section 48.259 of the Education Code is repealed, and the amendments to Section 403.302 of the Government Code will apply to property value studies for tax years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect Sept. 1, 2025.
Brent Money, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture & Livestock, proposed one other bill during the 89(2) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence.
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.
| Legislative Session | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 89(2) | HB 144 | 08/15/2025 | Relating to the protection of an unborn child’s rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct |
| 89(1) | HB 164 | 07/22/2025 | Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished |
| 89(1) | HB 163 | 07/22/2025 | Relating to the protection of an unborn child’s rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct |
| 89(1) | HB 127 | 07/18/2025 | Relating to the use by a political subdivision of public funds for lobbying activities |
| 89(R) | HB 5691 | 04/25/2025 | Relating to the creation of the Wolf Creek Municipal Management District No. 1; providing authority to issue bonds; providing authority to impose assessments, fees, and taxes; granting a limited power of eminent domain |
| 89(R) | HB 5561 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the diversion of certain foster youth from the juvenile justice system, including through emergency behavior intervention by certain persons providing foster care services |
| 89(R) | HB 5485 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the standards for a school district’s library collection development policies; providing a civil penalty |
| 89(R) | HB 5454 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the authority of a county to regulate certain land uses |
| 89(R) | HB 4727 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to the authority of a physical therapist to treat a patient without a referral |
| 89(R) | HB 4725 | 03/13/2025 | Relating to a sales tax exemption for the sale, lease, or installation of distributed energy systems for residential and business use |
| 89(R) | HB 4708 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the Texas Ethics Commission’s jurisdiction to administer and enforce laws against certain persons |
| 89(R) | HB 4364 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to the collection of remittance transfer fees for use in enhancing border security; authorizing a fee; providing a civil penalty |
| 89(R) | HB 4363 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to battery energy storage facilities; authorizing fees |
| 89(R) | HB 4362 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to the diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of electronics-enabled implements of agriculture |
| 89(R) | HB 4360 | 03/11/2025 | Relating to the exemption of tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation; making conforming changes |
| 89(R) | HB 4008 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to a study by the office of the governor regarding the implementation in this state of the processes and methodologies used by the United States DOGE Service |
| 89(R) | HB 4007 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the authority of a county to adopt subdivision requirements that include reasonable specifications for lot size, setback lines, and side lot lines |
| 89(R) | HB 4006 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the suspension and removal from office of a district attorney, criminal district attorney, or county attorney of a political subdivision of this state |
| 89(R) | HB 4005 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the election dates for certain special and runoff elections |
| 89(R) | HB 4004 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the eligibility of property for certain ad valorem tax incentives if a wind-powered energy device or a solar energy device has been installed or constructed on the property |
| 89(R) | HB 4003 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to parental consent for certain activities engaged in by a school district employee or contractor with respect to the parent’s child |
| 89(R) | HB 4002 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to parental rights in public education and prohibiting instruction regarding sexual orientation or gender identity for public school students |
| 89(R) | HB 4001 | 03/06/2025 | Relating to the definition and use of the terms “male” and “female” for purposes of certain government documents |
| 89(R) | HB 3401 | 02/26/2025 | Relating to repealing insupportability as a ground for divorce |
| 89(R) | HB 3399 | 02/26/2025 | Relating to the provision of procedures and treatments for gender transitioning, gender reassignment, or gender dysphoria and the use of public money or public assistance to provide those procedures or treatments |
| 89(R) | HB 3018 | 02/19/2025 | Relating to a study of alternative methods of taxation to replace revenue lost to political subdivisions if ad valorem taxes are abolished |
| 89(R) | HB 3017 | 02/19/2025 | Relating to imposing an additional franchise tax on certain solar and wind energy producers |
| 89(R) | HB 2930 | 02/18/2025 | Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land |
| 89(R) | HB 2197 | 01/29/2025 | Relating to the protection of an unborn child’s rights and criminal liability and justification for prohibited conduct |
