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TX SJR30

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Eckhardt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment allowing governing bodies of political subdivisions (cities, counties, etc.) to adopt a homestead exemption from property taxes based on a specific dollar amount of the home's market value

  • Sets a minimum exemption amount of $5,000 that political subdivisions must meet if they choose to adopt this exemption

  • Authorizes the legislature to prohibit political subdivisions from reducing or repealing an exemption once adopted

  • Preserves the ability of political subdivisions to continue collecting property taxes on exempted homestead values to pay off existing debt obligations

  • Requires voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025, with the exemption taking effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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