Hurricane Harvey and Legislative Change in Texas

Roland Altinger CAE, Harris County Appraisal District, TX

Session Description

World weather event Hurricane Harvey altered thousands of lives forever, while highlighting glaring shortcomings in Texas’ disaster reappraisal statute. This presentation will outline how appraisal districts and other stakeholders brought their concerns to the legislature, effecting repeal by constitutional amendment and introducing a more cost-efficient disaster exemption provision.

 
Sep 2nd, 12:45 PM Sep 2nd, 1:45 PM

Hurricane Harvey and Legislative Change in Texas

Room 406

World weather event Hurricane Harvey altered thousands of lives forever, while highlighting glaring shortcomings in Texas’ disaster reappraisal statute. This presentation will outline how appraisal districts and other stakeholders brought their concerns to the legislature, effecting repeal by constitutional amendment and introducing a more cost-efficient disaster exemption provision.