24-1017
An Introductory Ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, adopting a tax exemption equal to 100 percent of the appraised value of all or a portion of real property operating as a qualifying Child-Care Facility. This exemption was passed during the 88th Texas Legislature regular session under Senate Bill 1145 and approved by the voters in November 2023, Proposition 2. The owner or operator of the Child-Care Facility must be licensed with the Health and Human Services Commission; participate in the Texas Workforce Commission’s Rising Star Program; and have at least 20 percent child enrollment as recipients of subsidized childcare services; qualifying Child-Care Facilities will be exempt from City ad valorem taxes in accordance with Chapter 11, Section 11.36 of the Texas Property Tax Code, starting with tax year 2024 and each year thereafter unless amended; and declaring an effective date.
- Committee
- City Council
- Requested by
- Tax
- Introduced
- May 8, 2024
- On agenda
- May 20, 2024