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TX SJR22
Joint Resolution
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Lois Kolkhorst
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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 floor 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 105% or higher of the prior year's value, down from the current 110% minimum
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Maintains existing provisions that the appraisal cap takes effect the January after a homeowner qualifies for a homestead exemption
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Appraisal cap continues to expire when neither the original owner nor their spouse/surviving spouse qualifies for the homestead exemption
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Constitutional amendment to be submitted to voters 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