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TX HJR215
Joint Resolution
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Schofield
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 1-z
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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)
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Allows the legislature to establish additional eligibility requirements for receiving the tax credit
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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
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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