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TX HB378

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Christina Morales

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the residence homestead exemption from school district property taxes from $100,000 to $200,000 of appraised value

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, and applies to tax years beginning on or after that date

  • Provides additional state aid to school districts beginning in the 2026-2027 school year to offset revenue losses from the increased exemption

  • State aid covers both maintenance and operations funding and debt service payments that districts would have received without the exemption increase

  • The bill's effectiveness is contingent on voter approval of a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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