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TX SJR84
Joint Resolution
Status
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Article VIII, Section 1-b of the Texas Constitution by adding Subsection (z) to authorize the legislature to create a temporary property tax exemption for homeowners
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The exemption would apply to the appraised value of improvements on a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by fire
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Grants the legislature authority to determine the duration of the exemption and establish additional eligibility requirements through general law
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The constitutional amendment will be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025
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Passed the Senate on May 1, 2025 (31-0) and the House on May 24, 2025 (129-0, with 2 present not voting)
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.
Property Interests
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State
5/27/2025