SB 163, 83rd R.S. history

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SB 163, 83rd R.S.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.

Last action: See remarks for effective date

Author: Leticia Van de Putte
Sponsor: Chris Turner
Joint Sponsor: Harvey Hilderbran | Jason Isaac | Dwayne Bohac | Naomi Gonzalez
CoSponsor: Angie Button

Remarks: This Act takes effect January 1, 2014, but only if HJR 62 is approved by the voters.

Session Law Chapter:
Acts 2013, 83rd R.S.,ch. 138, General and Special Laws of Texas

Signed legislation

Companion:

HB 229 (Similar)
HB 548 (Identical)

Enabling legislation for: HJR 62 SJR 16

Bill Analyses:
Introduced (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (Senate Research Center)
Committee Report (House Research Organization)

Gubernatorial documents:

Subjects:
Military & Veterans
Property Interests--Homestead
Taxation--Property-Exemptions

House Committee: Ways & Means (Harvey Hilderbran, Dwayne Bohac, Angie Button, Craig Eiland, Naomi Gonzalez, Celia Israel, Trey Martinez Fischer, John Otto, Allan Ritter, Mark Strama)
Minutes: May 14 2013
Senate Committee: Finance (Jane Nelson, Tommy Williams, Brian Birdwell, Bob Deuell, Robert Duncan, Kevin Eltife, Craig Estes, Kelly Hancock, Glenn Hegar, Juan Hinojosa, Joan Huffman, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Robert Nichols, Dan Patrick, Charles Schwertner, Kel Seliger, Royce West, John Whitmire, Judith Zaffirini)
Senate Committee: Finance-S/C on Fiscal Matters (Glenn Hegar, Joan Huffman, Eddie Lucio, Jr., Jane Nelson, John Whitmire)

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