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TX HJR32

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

William Metcalf

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Applies only to commercial real property with a market value at or below a threshold amount to be determined by the Legislature

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Property Tax Appraisals Subcommittee3/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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