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TX HJR102

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Section 1-m-2 to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution to authorize property tax exemptions for energy efficiency improvements on residential properties

  • Allows the legislature to exempt from ad valorem (property) taxation the portion of a home's market value increase that results from installing energy efficiency-related improvements

  • Grants the legislature authority to define what qualifies as an "energy efficiency-related improvement" and to establish additional eligibility requirements for the exemption

  • Requires voter approval at an election scheduled for November 4, 2025

  • Authored by Representative Gervin-Hawkins

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

Property Interests

Last Action

Left pending in committee

4/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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