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TX SJR23

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Lois Kolkhorst

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the Texas Constitution to lower the annual appraisal cap on non-homestead real property from 120% to 110% of the previous year's appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes

  • Extends the expiration date of the non-homestead appraisal cap provision from December 31, 2026 to December 31, 2031

  • Does not apply to residence homesteads, which are covered under a separate constitutional provision

  • Appraisal limitation takes effect for a property on January 1 of the tax year following the owner's first year of ownership and expires when ownership changes

  • Constitutional amendment would be submitted to Texas 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 real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes and to postpone the expiration of the limit.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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