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TX HJR97

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Richard Raymond

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article VIII of the Texas Constitution by adding Section 1-m-1

  • Authorizes the legislature to exempt from ad valorem (property) taxation the portion of a property's market value that results from installing xeriscape landscaping

  • Grants the legislature authority to define "xeriscape" and establish additional eligibility requirements for the exemption

  • Requires voter approval at an election scheduled for November 4, 2025

  • Ballot language will allow voters to vote for or against authorizing the property tax exemption for xeriscape improvements

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.

Property Interests

Last Action

Left pending in committee

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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