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TX HJR32
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
William Metcalf
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AI Summary
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Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing the Texas Legislature to cap annual appraised value increases on qualifying commercial real property at 10% (or a higher percentage set by the legislature) for ad valorem tax purposes
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Applies only to commercial real property with a market value at or below a threshold amount to be determined by the Legislature
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The appraisal cap takes effect the tax year after an owner acquires the property and the property qualifies as commercial real property under legislative definitions
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The limitation expires when the property is sold or no longer meets the definition of commercial real property, resetting the appraised value for the new owner
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Scheduled for voter approval on November 4, 2025, with the Legislature required to define "commercial real property" and set eligibility requirements through implementing legislation
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker
3/3/2025