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TX HB266

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Maria Flores

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • School districts may adopt a local option property tax exemption for residence homesteads of full-time classroom teachers, certified school counselors, librarians, and school nurses employed by the district

  • The exemption can cover all or part of the appraised home value, with a minimum exemption of 20 percent if adopted as a percentage

  • The exemption is in addition to any other existing homestead exemptions and applies only to school district taxes, not other taxing units

  • Tax assessors may disregard the exemption when collecting taxes pledged for pre-existing debt if granting it would impair contract obligations

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

Legislative Description

Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain individuals who are employed by the district.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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