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TX HJR159
Joint Resolution
Status
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vincent Perez
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AI Summary
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Proposes an amendment to Article VIII, Section 1-b of the Texas Constitution to authorize the legislature to deny residence homestead exemptions from property taxes
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Exemption denial would apply when a registered sex offender occupies the residence homestead on January 1 of the tax year
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Grants the legislature authority to define "registered sex offender" through general law for purposes of this provision
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Constitutional amendment would be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025
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Ballot language allows voters to approve or reject authorizing the legislature to prohibit homestead tax exemptions for properties occupied by registered sex offenders
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to prohibit an individual from receiving an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the individual's residence homestead if the homestead is occupied by a registered sex offender.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means
3/24/2025