Loading chat...

TX SB2644

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mayes Middleton

Click for details

Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Changes how optional homestead exemptions under Tax Code Section 11.13(n) are calculated for school finance purposes, requiring the full dollar amount to be deducted from taxable value instead of only one-half

  • Repeals Education Code Section 48.259, which currently governs certain aspects of school funding calculations related to optional homestead exemptions

  • Removes Section 48.259 from the list of provisions that can use excess foundation school program funds, giving priority instead to grants under Section 7.062

  • Applies to school district property value studies conducted for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2026

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to the provision of funding under the public school finance system on the basis of property values that take into account optional homestead exemptions.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-164/3/2025

Full Bill Text

No bill text available