SB 1163 – Protects taxpayer hearing rights

SB 1163 ensures that property owners have a fair chance to participate in every tax protest hearing by letting their designated agent postpone a hearing once without needing to justify the request. The bill also protects taxpayers from being penalized if they miss a hearing because they were required to be in another hearing at the same time. By strengthening procedural fairness, it reduces the risk of government overreach in the property tax appeals process. This helps level the playing field between taxpayers and appraisal districts. It also helps ensure that property owners are not unfairly taxed simply because of scheduling conflicts. Overall, the bill respects private property rights, reduces administrative burdens, and upholds basic due process without growing government.