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TX HJR39

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

  • Amends Section 1(i), Article VIII of the Texas Constitution to lower the homestead appraisal cap from 110% to 105% of the previous year's appraised value

  • Allows the legislature to limit annual increases in residence homestead appraised values to the lesser of current market value or 105% (or greater percentage) of the prior year's value

  • Appraisal limitation takes effect January 1 of the tax year following when the owner first qualifies for the homestead exemption

  • Limitation expires when neither the original owner, their spouse, nor surviving spouse qualifies for a homestead exemption

  • Requires voter approval at an election to be held November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

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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