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TX SJR22

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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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 floor from 110% to 105% of the previous year's appraised value

  • 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

  • Maintains existing provisions that the appraisal cap takes effect the January after a homeowner qualifies for a homestead exemption

  • Appraisal cap continues to expire when neither the original owner nor their spouse/surviving spouse qualifies for the homestead exemption

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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