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TX HJR82

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing counties, cities, school districts, and other political subdivisions to exempt at least $3,000 of the market value of a residence homestead from property taxes for parents or guardians who have a disabled person living with them

  • Disability is defined as qualifying for Federal Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits

  • The legislature may also exempt up to $10,000 of market value from school district taxes for parents or guardians of disabled persons residing with them

  • Persons eligible for multiple exemptions (as disabled, as parent/guardian of disabled, or as 65+ years old) may only receive one exemption from the same political subdivision per year and must choose which to claim

  • The amendment would take effect January 1, 2026, and the proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Ways & Means

3/7/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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