87R19320 DRS-D
 
  By: Meyer H.B. No. 3971
 
  Substitute the following for H.B. No. 3971:
 
  By:  Murphy C.S.H.B. No. 3971
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of
  residential real property located in a designated historic
  district.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 23.013, Tax Code, is amended by adding
  Subsection (e) to read as follows:
         (e)  In this subsection, "designated historic district" 
  means an area that is zoned or otherwise designated as a historic
  district under municipal, state, or federal law.  In determining
  the market value of residential real property located in a
  designated historic district, the chief appraiser shall consider
  the effect on the property's value of any restriction placed by the
  historic district on the property owner's ability to alter,
  improve, or repair the property.
         SECTION 2.  This Act applies to the appraisal for ad valorem
  tax purposes of residential real property only for a tax year
  beginning on or after the effective date of this Act.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect January 1, 2022.