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TX SJR84

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Paul Bettencourt

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • The exemption would apply to the appraised value of improvements on a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by fire

  • Grants the legislature authority to determine the duration of the exemption and establish additional eligibility requirements through general law

  • The constitutional amendment will be submitted to Texas voters at an election on November 4, 2025

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Ways & Means5/2/2025
Local Government4/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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