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TX HJR96

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Venton Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing county commissioners courts to adopt an optional homestead exemption from county property taxes, expressed as a specific dollar amount of appraised value

  • Caps the maximum exemption amount at $100,000 of appraised value for an individual's residence homestead

  • Permits eligible homeowners to receive this new exemption in addition to other existing homestead exemptions provided by law

  • Allows counties to continue collecting property taxes on exempted homestead values if necessary to pay off pre-existing debt obligations

  • Would take effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2026, with voters deciding on the amendment at an election on November 4, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.

Property Interests

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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