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TX HB1548

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends existing residence homestead property tax exemptions for disabled individuals and those 65+ to include parents or guardians of disabled persons who reside with them

  • Provides a $10,000 exemption from school district taxation for qualifying parents/guardians, matching the exemption already available to disabled and elderly homeowners

  • Allows other taxing units (counties, cities, special districts) to adopt additional homestead exemptions for these qualifying parents/guardians through governing body action or voter approval

  • Restricts individuals to receiving only one exemption under each qualifying category per taxing unit per year, preventing duplicate exemptions for the same homestead

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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