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TX SB652

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Royce West

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes county commissioners courts to adopt a residence homestead exemption from county ad valorem (property) taxes, expressed as a specific dollar amount rather than a percentage

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

  • Requires commissioners courts to adopt the exemption before July 1 of the applicable tax year through official action

  • Allows tax assessors to disregard the exemption when collecting taxes pledged for debt payment if granting the exemption would impair existing debt obligations

  • Takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent upon voter approval of a related constitutional amendment proposed by the 89th Legislature

Legislative Description

Relating to the authority of 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

Referred to Local Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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