Rep. Mitch Little introduced HB 1979, a bill on Taxation, to the Texas House on Wednesday, Jan. 22 during the 89(R) legislative session, according to the Texas Legislature website.
More specifically, the official text was summarized by the state legislature as ’’relating to the payment of certain ad valorem tax refunds’’.
The following is our breakdown, based on the actual bill text, and may include interpretation to clarify its provisions.
This bill amends Section 1.071 of the Texas Tax Code to address the delivery of ad valorem tax refunds. It requires tax collectors or taxing units to send refunds to the recipient’s mailing address listed on the appraisal roll, unless the recipient files a written request specifying a different address on a form prescribed by the comptroller. The form includes a notice about penalties for false statements per Section 37.10 of the Penal Code. Recipients may revoke their address change requests by submitting a written revocation. The changes apply only to requests filed on or after the bill’s effective date, which is Sept. 1, 2025; requests filed before then are governed by existing law.
Mitch Little, a member of the House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence, proposed another four bills during the 89(R) legislative session. He is also a member of the House Committee on Transportation.
Little graduated from Harvard University with a BS and again in 2003 from University of Texas School of Law with a JD.
Mitch Little is currently serving in the Texas State House, representing the state’s 65th House district. He replaced previous state representative Kronda Thimesch 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.
| Legislative Session | Author | Bill Number | Date Introduced | Short Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89(R) | Mitch Little | HB 1758 | 01/07/2025 | Relating to limiting the number of sessions in which a member may serve as Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives |
| 89(R) | Mitch Little | HB 1744 | 01/06/2025 | Relating to the personal liability of control persons and material aiders under the Texas Securities Act; excluding claims from proportionate responsibility under Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code |
| 89(R) | Mitch Little | HB 1743 | 01/06/2025 | Relating to the holding or acquisition of an interest in real property by or on behalf of certain foreign individuals or entities; establishing an agricultural intelligence office; creating a criminal offense |
| 89(R) | Mitch Little | HB 1348 | 11/15/2024 | Relating to the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools |
| 88(3) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 159 | 10/16/2023 | Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4795 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to an indicator of achievement for military readiness under the public school accountability system |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4848 | 03/10/2023 | Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to receive certain tax revenue derived from a hotel and convention center project and to pledge certain tax revenue for the payment of obligations related to the project |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4639 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to unlawfully carrying a handgun in a motor vehicle or watercraft |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4644 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to an alert system for dangerous plant and wildlife pests and diseases administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4655 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to the establishment of the vulnerable adult protection task force |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 4656 | 03/09/2023 | Relating to the creation of a temporary educator certificate for educators certified by other states |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3857 | 03/07/2023 | Relating to the eligibility of land for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3372 | 03/03/2023 | Relating to the reporting of political contributions, including in-kind contributions, and expenditures made using a credit card |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3373 | 03/03/2023 | Relating to the administration, implementation, and enforcement of federal produce safety standards by the Department of Agriculture |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3501 | 03/03/2023 | Relating to required human trafficking prevention training and disclosure of certain information about human trafficking by tattoo and body piercing studios |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3329 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to the investigation or determination of abuse or neglect of a child, elderly person, or person with a disability and the provision of certain services |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 3331 | 03/02/2023 | Relating to a convicted felon serving as executor of a decedent’s estate in certain circumstances |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2962 | 02/28/2023 | Relating to creating the criminal offense of trespass on or near a school or day-care center |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2439 | 02/17/2023 | Relating to the individuals to whom notice and information must be provided after the Department of Family and Protective Services or another agency takes possession of a child |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2444 | 02/17/2023 | Relating to prohibitions in connection with ticket sales on an Internet website; providing a civil penalty |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2336 | 02/15/2023 | Relating to prohibitions in connection with the online sale of goods |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2218 | 02/13/2023 | Relating to procedures for the issuance of a personal identification certificate to certain persons 70 years of age or older whose driver’s license is surrendered |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2133 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to authorizing certain political subdivisions to change the date on which the general election for officers is held |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2134 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to regulation of massage therapists and massage establishments by political subdivisions |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 2136 | 02/09/2023 | Relating to the eligibility of an individual to serve on the board of directors of certain appraisal districts |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 1542 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to certain temporary sales by a mixed beverage permit holder |
| 88(R) | Kronda Thimesch | HB 1581 | 01/24/2023 | Relating to the manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance causing death or serious bodily injury; creating a criminal offense |
