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TX SJR76

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Roland Gutierrez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article VIII, Section 2(a) of the Texas Constitution to allow the legislature to exempt real property from ad valorem (property) taxes when leased to governmental entities jointly established by a county and municipality to provide hospital care

  • Exemption applies only to real property used for hospital purposes and related health care services that constitute public purposes

  • Amendment would take effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2026

  • Requires voter approval at an election scheduled for November 4, 2025

  • Temporary provision implementing the amendment expires January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation real property leased to certain local public entities for use as a hospital and related health care services.

Property Interests

Last Action

Referred to Local Government

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Local Government4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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