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TX HJR64

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Brian Harrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all political subdivisions in Texas from imposing ad valorem taxes (property taxes) on real or personal property for any purpose starting January 1, 2031

  • Transfers to the state full responsibility for guaranteeing repayment of all school district bonds issued before November 4, 2025, that were secured by ad valorem tax revenue

  • Requires the Legislature to enact implementing legislation for the state's assumption of school district bond obligations

  • Amends Section 1, Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding new Subsections (b-1) and (b-2)

  • Would be submitted to voters at an election on November 4, 2025, with ballot language reading "The constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes"

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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