The Comptroller of Public Accounts proposes the repeal of existing §9.4031, concerning a manual for discounting oil and gas income, related to the concept of discounting, the discounted cash flow (DCF) equation, DCF appraisal, and three acceptable techniques for estimating a "discount rate" in the DCF method. The comptroller repeals existing §9.4031 in order to propose the adoption of a new §9.4031 with revisions to remove concepts and explanations included in the referenced manual. The repeal of §9.4031 will be effective as of the date the new §9.4031 takes effect.

Tom Currah, Chief Revenue Estimator, has determined that during the first five years that the proposed rule repeal is in effect, the repeal: will not create or eliminate a government program; will not require the creation or elimination of employee positions; will not require an increase or decrease in future legislative appropriations to the agency; will not require an increase or decrease in fees paid to the agency; will not increase or decrease the number of individuals subject to the rules' applicability; and will not positively or adversely affect this state's economy.

Mr. Currah also has determined that the proposed rule repeal would have no significant fiscal impact on the state government, units of local government, or individuals. The proposed rule repeal would benefit the public by improving the administration of local property valuation and taxation. There would be no anticipated significant economic cost to the public. The proposed rule repeal would have no significant fiscal impact on small businesses or rural communities.

You may submit comments on the proposal to Korry Castillo, Director, Property Tax Assistance Division, P.O. Box 13528 Austin, Texas 78711 or to the email address: ptad.rulecomments@cpa.texas.gov. The comptroller must receive your comments no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register.

The repeal is proposed under Tax Code, §5.05 (Appraisal Manuals and Other Materials) and §23.175 (Oil or Gas Interest), which provide the comptroller with the authority to prepare and issue publications relating to the appraisal of property and to promulgate rules specifying methods to apply and the procedures to use in appraising oil or gas interests for ad valorem tax purposes.

This repeal implements Tax Code, §23.175 (Oil or Gas Interest).