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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 82(R)

House Bill 843

House Author:  Geren et al.

Effective:  1-1-12

Senate Sponsor:  Davis


House Bill 843 amends the Tax Code to require the assessor for a taxing unit to deliver a property tax bill by electronic means if on or before September 15 the individual or entity entitled to receive a tax bill and the assessor enter into an agreement for delivery of a tax bill by electronic means. An assessor who delivers a tax bill electronically is not required to deliver the same bill by regular first class mail. The bill authorizes the comptroller of public accounts to prescribe acceptable media, formats, content, and methods for the delivery of tax bills by electronic means and to provide a model form agreement.