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TX SJR86
Joint Resolution
Status
N/A
Primary Sponsor
Brent Hagenbuch
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AI Summary
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Increases property tax exemption limits for disabled veterans based on disability rating: 10-29% disability from $5,000 to $30,000; 30-49% disability from $7,500 to $40,000; 50-69% disability from $10,000 to $50,000
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Creates a new exemption tier for veterans with 70% or greater disability rating, allowing exemption for property valued up to $100,000
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Updates terminology from "Veterans' Administration" to "United States Department of Veterans Affairs" in the Texas Constitution
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Surviving spouses and minor children of deceased disabled veterans would receive an exemption equal to the dollar amount the veteran was entitled to at death
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Requires voter approval at an election on November 4, 2025, and repeals Section 2(d) of Article VIII of the Texas Constitution
Legislative Description
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
Taxation
Last Action
Referred to Local Government
4/28/2025