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TX SJR85
Joint Resolution
Status
5/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Paul Bettencourt
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending the Texas Constitution to increase the maximum school district property tax exemption for elderly (65+) and disabled homeowners from $10,000 to $60,000 of market value
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The $60,000 exemption would be in addition to the existing $100,000 homestead exemption that applies to all residence homesteads for school district taxes
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Eligible disabled persons who are also 65 or older may choose either exemption but cannot receive both from a school district
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The amendment would take effect for the tax year beginning January 1, 2025, and will be submitted to voters on November 4, 2025
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Adopted unanimously by the Texas Senate (31-0) on April 23, 2025, and by the House (145-0) on May 20, 2025
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Property Interests
Last Action
Filed with the Secretary of State
5/22/2025