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TX SJR21
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Charles Creighton
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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