Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
Helen Kerwin, Texas State Representative of the 58th district (R) | https://x.com/HelenKerwin4TX
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’Relating to the dedication of certain surplus state revenue for ad valorem tax relief’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill mandates the dedication of certain surplus state revenue to ad valorem tax relief in Texas, starting with the fiscal biennium commencing Sept. 1, 2027. It requires the comptroller to transfer to a dedicated account in the general revenue fund the greater of $1.5 billion or 10% of the estimated ending certification balance of a state fiscal biennium, excluding certain transfers. Additionally, the legislature is permitted to appropriate further funds to this account from revenue available for general-purpose spending through the forthcoming biennium. The sole purpose of the funds deposited in this account is to provide ad valorem tax relief. The bill goes into effect on Sept. 1, 2025.
Helen Kerwin, member of the House Committee on Public Education, proposed another two bills during the 89(R) legislative session.
Helen Kerwin is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state's 58th House district. She replaced previous state representative DeWayne Burns in 2025.
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.
| Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2220 | 03/14/2025 | Relating to the repeal of or limitations on certain state and local taxes, including school district maintenance and operations ad valorem taxes, the enactment of state and local value added taxes, and related school finance reform; imposing taxes |
| HB 1674 | 03/12/2025 | Relating to the production, sale, and use of certain agricultural products containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS); creating a criminal offense |
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