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TX SJR2

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the residence homestead exemption from school district property taxes from $100,000 to $140,000 of market value

  • Applies to all married or unmarried adults, including those living alone

  • Takes effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2025, if approved by voters

  • Scheduled for voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025

  • Adopted unanimously by the Texas Senate (30-0) on February 13, 2025, and by the House (143-0) on May 20, 2025

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

Property Interests

Last Action

Filed with the Secretary of State

5/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means4/9/2025
Local Government2/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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