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TX SJR21

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Charles Creighton

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article VIII, Section 1(i) of the Texas Constitution to lower the homestead appraisal cap from 110% to 105% of the previous year's appraised value

  • Authorizes the legislature to limit annual increases in residence homestead appraised values to the lesser of current market value or 105% (or greater) of the prior year's appraisal

  • The appraisal limitation takes effect on the later of the law's effective date or January 1 following the year the owner first qualifies for homestead exemption

  • The limitation expires on January 1 of the first year when neither the original owner, their spouse, nor surviving spouse qualifies for the homestead exemption

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

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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