The award of attorney's fees to an appraisal district, appraisal review board, or chief appraiser that prevails in an appeal on the ground that a property has been appraised for ad valorem tax purposes unequally

Texas House Bill 4613, introduced in 2025, proposed allowing appraisal districts, appraisal review boards, or chief appraisers to recover reasonable attorney's fees, up to $100,000, if they successfully defend against property owners' appeals claiming their property was appraised unequally for tax purposes. The bill aimed to amend Section 42.29 of the Texas Tax Code to include this provision. However, the bill was left pending in a subcommittee and did not progress further.

Supporters of HB4613 argued that the bill would help offset litigation costs for appraisal entities, ensuring that public resources are not unduly strained by defending against appeals. They believed it would deter frivolous lawsuits and promote fairness in the property tax appeal process.

Opponents contended that the bill could discourage property owners from appealing their property valuations, fearing potential financial burdens if they lose. They expressed concerns that this might limit taxpayers' rights to challenge perceived unfair assessments and could disproportionately affect those with limited financial means.