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TX HJR215

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Schofield

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 1-z

  • Authorizes the legislature to provide property owners a credit against ad valorem (property) taxes when their real property is occupied by someone who entered without the owner's consent (squatters)

  • Allows the legislature to establish additional eligibility requirements for receiving the tax credit

  • Permits the legislature to create a formula for calculating the credit amount, which may apply when property is unlawfully occupied for all or part of a tax year

  • Scheduled for voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed on real property occupied by a person who entered the property without the consent of the owner.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

4/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means4/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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