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TX HJR159

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vincent Perez

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Exemption denial would apply when a registered sex offender occupies the residence homestead on January 1 of the tax year

  • Grants the legislature authority to define "registered sex offender" through general law for purposes of this provision

  • Constitutional amendment would be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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