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TX HJR101

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/20/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the legislature to cap annual appraised value increases on qualifying commercial real property at 20% (or a higher percentage set by the legislature) for ad valorem tax purposes

  • Applies only to commercial real property with a market value at or below a threshold amount to be determined by the legislature

  • Requires the legislature to define "commercial real property" and may establish additional eligibility requirements for the appraisal cap

  • Appraisal cap takes effect for a property on January 1 of the tax year following the owner's first full year of ownership when the property qualifies as commercial real property

  • Cap expires when the property is sold or no longer meets the definition of commercial real property; scheduled for voter consideration on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker

3/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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