HB 96 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 122 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 183 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 381 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 457 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 468 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the authority of certain municipalities to designate an area as a homestead preservation district and reinvestment zone and the use of tax increment revenue in that area.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 469 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Jessica
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 475 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
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 or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 529 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled or a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 650 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 746 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, DiegoSponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
No action taken in committee
HB 990 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the repeal of the penalty on a delinquent ad valorem tax on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 991 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the owner of a residence homestead to receive a discount for making an early payment of the ad valorem taxes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 992 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 993 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit other than a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value of all qualified residence homesteads located in the same county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1095 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1283 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1392 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit all or part of which is located in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1393 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1420 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
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 or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1577 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne | et. al.
Relating to a temporary limitation on the appraised value of certain real property in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1601 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1705 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1762 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1789 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1828 87-0 (2021)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey | et. al.
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1858 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2294 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2311 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2342 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2424 87-0 (2021)
Author: Murr, Andrew | et. al.
Relating to the exclusion of certain conveyances from classification as pretended sales.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
HB 2489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cook, David
Relating to a restriction on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for a specified period after a tax year in which the appraised value of the property is lowered as a result of an agreement, protest, or appeal.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2535 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes certain improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 1/1/22
HB 2711 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of service outside of the United States as a foreign service officer employed by the United States Department of State.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HB 2832 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3115 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, HughSponsor: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3321 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3359 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3437 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3629 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the date a deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person or disabled veteran expires.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 3694 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the appraised value of certain rapidly appreciating residence homesteads in specified areas for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4031 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4151 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray
Relating to the actions required to be taken by tax officials before taking action to collect delinquent ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4270 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the procedures for requesting or applying for certain ad valorem tax refunds and exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4348 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 8 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 14 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 16 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead and to use state money to offset the resulting revenue loss to school districts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 25 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HJR 29 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 38 87-0 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain political subdivisions of a portion of the market value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 43 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 54 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 55 87-0 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision other than a school district of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 62 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67 87-0 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 70 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kacal, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer first responders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 71 87-0 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 76 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision all or part of which is located in certain counties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 77 87-0 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 79 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in an incident directly related to the member's military service while serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain peace officers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 84 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 91 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 107 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 108 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 118 87-0 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the appraisal of real property for ad valorem tax purposes based on its purchase price.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 119 87-0 (2021)
Author: Patterson, Jared | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 125 87-0 (2021)
Author: Ellzey, Jake | et. al.Sponsor: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 129 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 132 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 136 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 141 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
HJR 155 87-0 (2021)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 266 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 360 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the release of a deed of trust or other contract lien securing a home loan after direct payoff by mortgagor.
Senate: Natural Resources & Economic Development
Referred to Natural Resources & Economic Development
SB 361 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the continuation of a limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner's spouse or surviving spouse.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 489 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 611 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
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 or fatally injured in the line of duty and to late applications for exemptions from such taxation for disabled members.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
See remarks for effective date
SB 794 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Effective on 1/1/22
SB 887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1034 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the inclusion in a notice of appraised value of a property owner's residence homestead delivered to the owner by the chief appraiser of an appraisal district of information regarding the sales prices of other single-family homes in the same neighborhood.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1096 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SB 1594 87-0 (2021)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the release of a judgment lien on homestead property.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1850 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1854 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, BeverlySponsor: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an appeal through binding arbitration of an appraisal review board order determining a protest concerning a residence homestead for which the property owner has elected to defer the collection of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1886 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the manner in which an individual who has elected to defer collection of a tax, abate a suit to collect delinquent tax, or abate a sale to foreclose a tax lien on the individual's residence homestead is listed on the delinquent tax roll of a taxing unit.
Senate: Local Government
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 1953 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the procedures for requesting or applying for certain ad valorem tax refunds and exemptions.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 18 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation by the county of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 26 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for the continuation of a limitation on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes if the property is acquired by and qualifies as the homestead of an heir of the owner or the owner's spouse or surviving spouse.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 31 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 35 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Lopez, Ray | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 42 87-0 (2021)
Author: Eckhardt, Sarah
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of either a percentage or a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 46 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Local Government
Referred to Local Government
SJR 63 87-0 (2021)
Author: Springer, Drew
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district a portion of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 65 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of certain educators who purchase school supplies.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 70 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
HB 78 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 104 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Filed
HB 119 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
Filed
HB 126 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 223 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
HB 224 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
Filed
HB 291 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 300 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
Filed
HJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 6 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 11 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
Filed
HJR 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-1 (2021)
Author: Shine, Hugh
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
HJR 24 87-1 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
Filed
HJR 25 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 26 87-1 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HJR 28 87-1 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
SB 8 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 12 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SB 20 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.
Filed
SB 30 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SB 59 87-1 (2021)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.
Filed
SJR 1 87-1 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Filed
SJR 2 87-1 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
SJR 4 87-1 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
Senate: Local Government
Reported engrossed
HB 4 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 123 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 126 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 130 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
Filed
HB 155 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HB 157 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
Filed
HB 158 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to a study of the desirability, feasibility, and effects of various measures to limit or reduce the burden of ad valorem taxes on property owners.
Filed
HB 161 87-2 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the tax year following a tax year in which the appraised value of the property is lowered as a result of an agreement, protest, or appeal.
Filed
HB 162 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.
Filed
HJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7 87-2 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HJR 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 11 87-2 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
Filed
HJR 17 87-2 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
HJR 18 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
Filed
HJR 19 87-2 (2021)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
Filed
HJR 20 87-2 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
Filed
HJR 22 87-2 (2021)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to establish a limit on the value of single-family residences other than residence homesteads for those purposes.
Filed
HJR 26 87-2 (2021)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 8 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of a person who acquires a residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption for the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 12 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
See remarks for effective date
SB 32 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SB 55 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Filed
SJR 2 87-2 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for general elementary and secondary public school purposes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to reflect any statutory reduction from the preceding tax year in the maximum compressed rate of the maintenance and operations taxes imposed for those purposes on the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Local Government
Co-author authorized
SJR 6 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Co-author authorized
SJR 13 87-2 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Filed
HB 72 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 81 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 102 87-3 (2021)
Author: Cook, David | et. al.
Relating to a restriction on the authority of an appraisal district to increase the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the tax year following a tax year in which the appraised value of the property is lowered as a result of an agreement, protest, or appeal.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 106 87-3 (2021)
Author: Shaheen, Matt | et. al.
Relating to a one-time payment for certain homeowners; making an appropriation.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 115 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 132 87-3 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 144 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Vasut, Cody | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 103.5 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Filed
HJR 14 87-3 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 87-3 (2021)
Author: Allison, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 87-3 (2021)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 87-3 (2021)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 24 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
SJR 2 87-3 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 6 87-3 (2021)
Author: Hall, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain political subdivisions on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.
Filed
HB 160 86-0 (2019)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a minor who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 240 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 275 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
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 or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 322 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 383 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 384 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 453 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 622 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 716 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a severely disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a severely disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 905 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 946 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 968 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1032 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1062 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1102 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1148 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1265 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the transfer of a limitation established by a county, municipality, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1333 86-0 (2019)
Author: Krause, Matt
Relating to the administration of the ad valorem tax system.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1842 86-0 (2019)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2008 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2121 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of real property that includes improvements used for the noncommercial production of food for personal consumption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2185 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2441 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the entitlement of a person who is disabled and elderly to receive a disabled residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from one taxing unit and an elderly exemption from another taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 1/1/20
HB 2455 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goldman, Craig | et. al.
Relating to the limitation of certain special district tax on the homesteads of the disabled and elderly.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2480 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a lower-income individual that is located in a homestead preservation district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2526 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, JeffSponsor: Fallon, Pat
Relating to criteria for admission of certain students into public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2532 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2695 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value of all qualified residence homesteads located in the same county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2770 86-0 (2019)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the payment in installments of ad valorem taxes on a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Middleton, Mayes
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3234 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3253 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3764 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3793 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the total appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3829 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Relating to the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3959 86-0 (2019)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4092 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the effect of such exemptions on the provision of funding under the foundation school program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4135 86-0 (2019)
Author: Israel, Celia
Relating to the effect of certain residential structures on a residence homestead exemption for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4139 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4184 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4295 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to default under a deed of trust or contract lien on certain residential property for the delinquent payment of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4329 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4352 86-0 (2019)
Author: Romero, Ramon | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4367 86-0 (2019)
Author: Holland, Justin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 4494 86-0 (2019)
Author: Toth, Steve
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 23 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 26 86-0 (2019)
Author: Geren, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 28 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 29 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 41 86-0 (2019)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provision of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 48 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an unpaid caregiver of an individual who is eligible to receive long-term services and supports under the Medicaid program while the individual is on a waiting list for the services and supports.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 51 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 53 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 54 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 60 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bailes, Ernest
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the transfer of a limitation established by a county, city or town, or junior college district on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 77 86-0 (2019)
Author: Pacheco, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 90 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rosenthal, Jon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 93 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 110 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 111 86-0 (2019)
Author: Wilson, Terry M. | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 116 86-0 (2019)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to lengthen the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 120 86-0 (2019)
Author: Stephenson, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person if the school district adopts, changes the amount of, or rescinds a local option residence homestead exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 127 86-0 (2019)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 131 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 134 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gutierrez, Roland
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 5 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 129 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.Sponsor: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 196 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
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 or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 443 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hancock, Kelly | et. al.Sponsor: Murphy, Jim
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 484 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on certain residence homesteads following a substantial school tax increase.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 492 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 540 86-0 (2019)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.
Relating to the period for which a property owner may receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for property that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a disaster.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 657 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 738 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 812 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective immediately
SB 1072 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1079 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1128 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to designate homestead preservation districts.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 1280 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 1391 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 1791 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit in a county in which home prices are appreciating rapidly to adopt a limitation on increases in the appraised value for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit of residence homesteads in certain low-income areas.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SB 1943 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of heir property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 2101 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an individual who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 2362 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of an individual's residence homestead.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SB 2468 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SB 2544 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to deferred collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 33 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a school district may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for 15 consecutive tax years and the school taxes on the property increase by at least 120 percent during that period.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SJR 38 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 44 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SJR 47 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 50 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
SJR 58 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision in a county in which home prices are appreciating rapidly to adopt a limitation on increases in the appraised value for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision of residence homesteads in certain low-income areas.
Senate: Property Tax
Referred to Property Tax
SJR 67 86-0 (2019)
Author: Birdwell, Brian | et. al.Sponsor: Wray, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on the school district ad valorem taxes on the spouse's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Property Tax
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 71 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to use revenue attributable to oil and gas production taxes to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and reduce the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 73 86-0 (2019)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set the minimum dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
Senate: Property Tax
Left pending in committee
SJR 80 86-0 (2019)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Senate: Property Tax
Co-author authorized
HB 44 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 150 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of, and the deferral or abatement of ad valorem taxes on, certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
See remarks for effective date
HB 167 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 198 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 217 85-0 (2017)
Author: Canales, Terry | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the authority of certain persons to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on a person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 470 85-0 (2017)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to implement a homestead land bank program.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 570 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 586 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 626 85-0 (2017)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to late applications for certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/17
HB 820 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1324 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to computation of state aid for a school district required to maintain an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1473 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1564 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to the authority of an elderly or disabled person to defer or abate the collection of ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the homestead is subject to a mortgage.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1591 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1660 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1679 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1772 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1783 85-0 (2017)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2028 85-0 (2017)
Author: Goldman, Craig
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2081 85-0 (2017)
Author: Phelan, Dade
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly or disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2236 85-0 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2268 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2524 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2706 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to an adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2865 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that do not take into account optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3002 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3148 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3281 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 3446 85-0 (2017)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the administration of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 3452 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the designation of homestead land trusts and requirements governing funding from homestead preservation reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3498 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3584 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3691 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3908 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of an eligible peace officer who resides in a qualified high crime area.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3919 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn | et. al.Sponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones and to certain regulatory prohibitions applicable in those districts and zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3920 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of a lower-income individual that is located in a homestead preservation district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 4264 85-0 (2017)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Relating to certain sales of homestead.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HJR 17 85-0 (2017)
Author: Keough, Mark | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 26 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 33 85-0 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 43 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 50 85-0 (2017)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 64 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 67 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 69 85-0 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 71 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 85-0 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 86 85-0 (2017)
Author: Button, Angie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 88 85-0 (2017)
Author: Fallon, Pat
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Miller, Rick
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 99 85-0 (2017)
Author: Parker, Tan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a lower amount for expenses that can be charged to a borrower and removing certain financing expense limitations for a home equity loan, establishing certain authorized lenders to make a home equity loan, changing certain options for the refinancing of home equity loans, changing the threshold for an advance of a home equity line of credit, and allowing home equity loans on agricultural homesteads.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 105 85-0 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 108 85-0 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 116 85-0 (2017)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of certain lower-income individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 15 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 97 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 172 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 240 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SB 243 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to the authority of a commissioners court to disapprove of certain condemnations.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 376 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 418 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead, the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce the amount of or repeal certain other exemptions, and the treatment of such an exemption in the calculation of certain ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 448 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni | et. al.
Relating to the procedure for canceling a deferral or abatement of collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 595 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the eligibility of individuals from low-income households to pay the ad valorem taxes imposed on the individual's residence homestead in installments.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 987 85-0 (2017)
Author: Buckingham, Dawn
Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1378 85-0 (2017)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the abatement of a pending sale to foreclose an ad valorem tax lien on a residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1543 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1656 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of certain municipalities to establish homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
House passage as amended reported
SB 2239 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 1 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Fallon, Pat | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a first responder who is killed or fatally injured in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 19 85-0 (2017)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 23 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Border Security
Referred to Vet Affairs & Border Security
SJR 28 85-0 (2017)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit and provide for more than one limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 29 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 52 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to county residents who are indigent or who are Medicaid recipients.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 55 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the appraised value of a residence homestead and a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 71 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 72 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HB 84 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 95 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 108 85-1 (2017)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 116 85-1 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads and certain property of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 119 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units that have adopted such an exemption to reduce the amount of or repeal certain other exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 129 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to a study of property tax exemptions and other property tax benefits for certain veterans and military service members and their families.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 158 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on an appreciating residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 159 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 179 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HB 190 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and a temporary protection of school districts against the resulting temporary loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 196 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 261 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Relating to a temporary limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 288 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in this state, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 17 85-1 (2017)
Author: Schofield, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a dollar amount or a percentage, whichever is greater, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increase in the exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 19 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 20 85-1 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of a Purple Heart recipient or the surviving spouse of a Purple Heart recipient.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 22 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 24 85-1 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total market value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 25 85-1 (2017)
Author: Shine, Hugh | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts such an exemption from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 27 85-1 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Postponed
HJR 30 85-1 (2017)
Author: Roberts, Kevin | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 32 85-1 (2017)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment to appropriate money from the economic stabilization fund to the foundation school fund and use the money to finance a temporary increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and a temporary reduction in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 33 85-1 (2017)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 40 85-1 (2017)
Author: Neave, Victoria
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit for a temporary period the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a political subdivision on a residence homestead rendered uninhabitable or unusable as a result of a natural disaster.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 42 85-1 (2017)
Author: White, James
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a portion of the market value of a residence homestead based on the median market value of all residence homesteads in the state and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 118 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
SJR 13 85-1 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Filed
HB 52 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 242 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 286 84-0 (2015)
Author: Canales, Terry
Relating to collection costs that may be imposed in connection with certain delinquent ad valorem taxes owed by disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 432 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 490 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
HB 660 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 683 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the assessed value of a property owned by certain disabled veterans and the amount of the exemption for the surviving spouses and children of certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 806 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lozano, J. M.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 957 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 958 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 982 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 992 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 1022 84-0 (2015)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of certain persons with a life estate in the homestead property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/16
HB 1271 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1362 84-0 (2015)
Author: Shaheen, Matt
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1463 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard PeñaSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the procedure for canceling an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an individual who is 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1518 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1519 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1920 84-0 (2015)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1980 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the authority of the governing body of certain taxing units to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2036 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2075 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2143 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2146 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2367 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2399 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the effect on certain interest and penalties of the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2431 84-0 (2015)
Author: Faircloth, Wayne
Relating to certain notices provided by the assessor or collector for, or an agent of, a taxing unit.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2664 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2838 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3079 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Relating to the applicability of a statute of limitations to certain actions to enforce a right or remedy provided by the Texas Constitution.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3136 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the use of a small estate affidavit to distribute certain intestate estates.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 3247 84-0 (2015)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the adjustment under the public school finance system for optional homestead exemptions granted by public school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3280 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by a charitable organization for the purpose of donation to a partially disabled veteran for use as the veteran's residence homestead and for property donated to such a veteran by, or purchased by such a veteran with a donation from, such an organization for that purpose.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3695 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3867 84-0 (2015)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the appeal through binding arbitration of certain appraisal review board orders; changing the amounts of certain fees.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3881 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bernal, Diego
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 17 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 18 84-0 (2015)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30 84-0 (2015)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 42 84-0 (2015)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 51 84-0 (2015)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 57 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the market value of an individual's residence homestead to set a limit on the dollar amount of the exemption to which an individual is entitled in a tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Reported favorably as substituted
HJR 66 84-0 (2015)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67 84-0 (2015)
Author: Sheets, Kenneth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 71 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 84 84-0 (2015)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a veteran or current member of the armed services of the United States while the veteran or current service member participates in a veterans court program.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 96 84-0 (2015)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of certain political subdivisions to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 98 84-0 (2015)
Author: Metcalf, Will
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101 84-0 (2015)
Author: Button, Angie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 116 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan Lewis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters killed in the line of duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 117 84-0 (2015)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation, for a period not to exceed 10 years, the total assessed value of the residence homestead of an honorably discharged veteran of the armed services of the United States, or the surviving spouse of such a veteran, if the residence homestead was donated to the veteran, or the purchase of the residence homestead was financed, by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 127 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the partially disabled veteran by a charitable organization for less than the market value of the residence homestead or if the charitable organization donated all or part of the purchase price of the residence homestead to the partially disabled veteran and harmonizing certain related provisions of the Texas Constitution.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 134 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect and authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by one or more political subdivisions all or part of the market value of the tangible personal property a person owns that consists of inventory.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Schofield, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes of a percentage, rather than a dollar amount, of the market value of a residence homestead and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect any increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to certain restrictions on the imposition of ad valorem taxes and to the duty of the state to reimburse certain political subdivisions for certain revenue loss; making conforming changes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 156 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 278 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 279 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and to the authority of the governing body of any taxing unit that has adopted an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to reduce the amount of or repeal the exemption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 515 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 594 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain information by a title insurance company to a buyer of residential real estate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 833 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: King, Susan Lewis | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 849 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, PaulSponsor: Elkins, Gary
Relating to access to and fees associated with binding arbitration of appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/15
SB 910 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1041 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Flynn, Dan
Relating to required disclosures in and to the length of ballot proposition language authorizing political subdivisions to issue bonds or impose or change a tax.
House: Elections Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1154 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob | et. al.Sponsor: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the deadline for filing an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
SB 1328 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1694 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul
Relating to certain exemptions from ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1751 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the provision of funding under the foundation school program on the basis of property values that exclude one-half of optional homestead exemptions.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1843 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a physician who provides health care services for which the physician agrees not to seek payment from any source, including the Medicaid program or otherwise from this state or the federal government, to indigent residents of the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1915 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the provision of certain information by a seller of residential real property to a buyer of residential real estate.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1996 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on certain residence homesteads.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 1 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, authorizing the legislature to prohibit a political subdivision that has adopted an optional residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption, and prohibiting the enactment of a law that imposes a transfer tax on a transaction that conveys fee simple title to real property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 14 84-0 (2015)
Author: Nichols, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 20 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead and authorizing the legislature to prohibit the governing body of any political subdivision that adopts an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a percentage or a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead from reducing the amount of or repealing the exemption.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on Constitutional Amendments Calendar
SJR 21 84-0 (2015)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 28 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 40 84-0 (2015)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 46 84-0 (2015)
Author: Menéndez, José
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes, providing for the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 97 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 113 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 214 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 229 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
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 dies while on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 236 83-0 (2013)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the eligibility of certain peace officers for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the officers' residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 368 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 428 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 548 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.
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.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 636 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 732 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation for disabled veterans and the surviving spouses and minor children of disabled veterans and members of the armed forces who die on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 789 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, PhilSponsor: Rodríguez, José
Relating to the allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 835 83-0 (2013)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Comm. report sent to Local & Consent Calendar
HB 862 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Susan
Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
HB 875 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation of school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1008 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1059 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1110 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nevárez, Poncho | et. al.
Relating to installment payments of the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of certain individuals.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1287 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to the contents of an application by certain persons for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1338 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HB 1371 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1597 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gonzalez, Naomi | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 1729 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the award of attorney's fees in a judicial appeal of certain ad valorem tax determinations.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1820 83-0 (2013)
Author: Kacal, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1943 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1946 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2001 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to proof of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2675 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain taxing units.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2757 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to authorizing a municipality to file a lien on homestead property for the costs incurred by the municipality related to a dangerous structure on the property.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Intergovernmental Relations
HB 2886 83-0 (2013)
Author: Moody, Joe
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain life tenants.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2889 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Sylvester
Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3132 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3348 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 3350 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to homestead preservation districts and reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 3768 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 83-0 (2013)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 24 83-0 (2013)
Author: Perry, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a partially disabled veteran if the residence homestead was donated to the disabled veteran by a charitable organization.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 28 83-0 (2013)
Author: Raymond, Richard Peña
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 50 83-0 (2013)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who dies while on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56 83-0 (2013)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 58 83-0 (2013)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 62 83-0 (2013)
Author: Turner, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 72 83-0 (2013)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a person who is disabled to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 84 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bell, Cecil
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
No action taken in committee
HJR 88 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to define "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 102 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 118 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an exception from the limitation on the maximum principal amount of home equity loans for the refinancing of certain loans secured by the homestead.
House: Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HJR 119 83-0 (2013)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of the former spouse of a person who is elderly or disabled to receive a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed on the spouse's residence homestead by certain political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 123 83-0 (2013)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the foreclosure of a lien on homestead property for costs incurred by a municipality relating to a dangerous structure on the property.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 134 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from county ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 138 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the market value of an individual's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
SB 95 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 154 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 163 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Turner, Chris | et. al.
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.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 476 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to installment agreements for the payment of delinquent ad valorem taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 486 83-0 (2013)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of the veteran for the tax year in which the veteran or spouse qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 489 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 520 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SB 1342 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to evidence of inequality of appraisal in judicial appeals of appraisal review board orders.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in subcommittee
SB 1552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a county of a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran who has been honorably discharged.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
SJR 9 83-0 (2013)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 15 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to s/c on Fiscal Matters by Chair
SJR 16 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a member of the armed services of the United States who is killed in action.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SJR 18 83-0 (2013)
Author: Carona, JohnSponsor: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the making of a reverse mortgage loan for the purchase of homestead property and to amend certain requirements in connection with a reverse mortgage loan.
House: Investments & Financial Services Senate: Business & Commerce
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 32 83-0 (2013)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Hilderbran, Harvey
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 59 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to exempt from county ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of the residence homestead of a veteran of the United States armed services who has been honorably discharged.
Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
No action taken in committee
HB 23 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes of less than 110 percent but not less than 103 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 26 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 56 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 95 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 252 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hilderbran, HarveySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 312 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 313 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 445 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 461 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 469 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 472 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 526 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 576 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 609 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 732 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district from $15,000 to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 746 82-0 (2011)
Author: Johnson, Eric
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 767 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M. | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 781 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 798 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 833 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 839 82-0 (2011)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Relating to treatment under the public school finance system of school district revenue resulting from reduction or elimination of an optional homestead exemption.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 879 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 912 82-0 (2011)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 990 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to certain homestead preservation reinvestment zones.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 1104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to the phasing out of ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1184 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1543 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the eligibility of the surviving spouse of an elderly or disabled person to receive a limitation of school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1868 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Relating to payment of delinquent property owners' association assessments and foreclosure of a property owners' association assessment lien.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 2106 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Urban Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 2197 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the purchase of property as part of a homestead land bank program.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2225 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 2242 82-0 (2011)
Author: Munoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to the meaning of "disabled" for purposes of eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of or a limitation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2331 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the consideration by an appraisal review board of the price paid by the owner of a residence homestead in determining a protest of the appraised value of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2332 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2347 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2484 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the state property tax compression percentage and the homestead property tax exemption under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2492 82-0 (2011)
Author: Naishtat, ElliottSponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to the family allowance, treatment of exempt property, and an allowance in lieu of exempt property in the administration of a decedent's estate.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
See remarks for effective date
HB 2607 82-0 (2011)
Author: Beck, Marva
Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a firefighter or peace officer killed while performing official duties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2696 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2927 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2998 82-0 (2011)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for urban farms and green roofs.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3315 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3488 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for demonstrating eligibility for an ad valorem tax exemption for the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 11 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to the purchase price of the property and to limit the frequency of reappraisals of residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 16 82-0 (2011)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes of less than 110 percent but not less than 103 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 17 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a freeze on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 39 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 40 82-0 (2011)
Author: Pickett, Joseph | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 47 82-0 (2011)
Author: Kleinschmidt, Tim
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 48 82-0 (2011)
Author: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HJR 52 82-0 (2011)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 62 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes from $15,000 to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homestead of an elderly or disabled person to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 74 82-0 (2011)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 76 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lozano, J. M.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 79 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 83 82-0 (2011)
Author: Paxton, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to phase out ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 87 82-0 (2011)
Author: Legler, Ken
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 93 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting residential real property from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 101 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to allow the surviving spouse of a disabled person to receive a limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the person's residence homestead if the spouse is 55 years of age or older at the time of the person's death.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 110 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require compensation for relocation costs associated with the taking of certain property for a public use.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 116 82-0 (2011)
Author: King, Phil
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 117 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the eligibility of property to continue to receive a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for not more than three years after the property ceases to be the owner's principal residence if the property is being offered for sale.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 121 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 128 82-0 (2011)
Author: Beck, Marva
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a firefighter or peace officer killed while performing official duties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 139 82-0 (2011)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Proposing a constitutional amendment to revise the ad valorem tax limitations on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses to take into account certain residence homestead exemptions.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 129 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 175 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 201 82-0 (2011)
Author: Uresti, Carlos | et. al.Sponsor: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the calculation of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran for the tax year in which the veteran qualifies or ceases to qualify for an exemption from taxation of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/12
SB 357 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 446 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SB 516 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SB 1205 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Relating to the application of the limit on appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to an improvement that is a replacement structure for a structure that was rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1215 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes of the appraised value of a residence homestead and the offsetting of the resulting revenue loss to school districts with state sales and use tax revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1288 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1368 82-0 (2011)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Deshotel, Joe
Relating to the authority of a co-owner of residential property to encumber the property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
SB 1858 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to public school finance matters, including the imposition of a state ad valorem tax for elementary and secondary school purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 7 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 11 82-0 (2011)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 14 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.Sponsor: Anderson, Charles "Doc" | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 19 82-0 (2011)
Author: Jackson, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an obligation to pay certain property owners' association fees and fines without permitting the forced sale of the homestead.
Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Left pending in committee
SJR 21 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 36 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation by a school district for maintenance and operations purposes all or part of the appraised value of a residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations
Left pending in committee
HR 232 82-1 (2011)
Author: Pitts, Jim
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
SB 1 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Pitts, Jim
Relating to certain state fiscal matters; providing penalties.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
SCR 5 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, RobertSponsor: Pitts, Jim
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the senate to make corrections in S.B. No. 1.
Signed by the Governor
SR 130 82-1 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 1.
Reported enrolled
HB 2 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to the appraisal of property, including residence homesteads, for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 16 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 17 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 46 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie | et. al.
Relating to a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes of less than 110 percent but not less than 103 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 62 81-0 (2009)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 69 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 87 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 127 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 209 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 341 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 408 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 442 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 637 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 668 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $30,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 701 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Relating to the provision of ad valorem tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 711 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 731 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 742 81-0 (2009)
Author: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 770 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Jackson, Mike | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem tax relief for an owner of certain property, including a residence homestead that is rendered uninhabitable or unusable by a casualty or by wind or water damage, and to a restriction on the authority to bring an action to remove a house that is partially located on a public beach as a result of a meteorological event.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 866 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike | et. al.
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 899 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in subcommittee
HB 959 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 979 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes of 110 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1000 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Relating to the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1008 81-0 (2009)
Author: Moody, Joe | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1018 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1037 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
House: Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1038 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for purposes of ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/10
HB 1106 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation by certain school districts and other taxing units in Harris County.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1129 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the authority of a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1155 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1172 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1211 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1292 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces who is serving on active duty during a war or national emergency.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1337 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to eligibility for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a person.
House: Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1385 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the assessment of damages to a property owner from condemnation.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HB 1389 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the acquisition of real property for public use.
House: Urban Affairs
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1546 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to the authorization for a local option election in Montgomery County to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead to 103 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision all of the territory of which is located in the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1575 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem tax relief.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1585 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1651 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to the expiration of certain parts of the Texas Economic Development Act.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1661 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of $60,000 of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1936 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a municipality to exempt a portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1977 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property.
House: Business & Industry
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 2499 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the appropriation of money from the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2878 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Relating to the establishment for purposes of ad valorem taxation of an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2897 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to certain applications for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; imposing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2934 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain military servicemembers who have served in a hostile fire or imminent danger pay zone or a combat zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3261 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to procedures for notifying residential tenants before rehabilitation or a change in use of leased premises; providing a civil penalty.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 3314 81-0 (2009)
Author: Gonzales, VeronicaSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the transfer of title to a decedent's homestead through a small estate affidavit.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3613 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to the determination of the market value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead and to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 3767 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to homestead property transferred to a trustee of certain trusts.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 3928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to proof of ownership of homestead property after a disaster.
House: Defense & Veterans' Affairs
Left pending in committee
HB 3966 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the qualification date for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation applicable to certain property.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3983 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the imposition of property taxes on the residential homesteads of low-income and moderate-income persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Economic Development
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 4038 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Relating to the system for appraising property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 4692 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to the deferred collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled individual.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 4697 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to an exemption of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt a portion of the assessed value of the residence homestead of an elderly person from ad valorem taxation by a fresh water supply district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 11 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 12 81-0 (2009)
Author: Leibowitz, David | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 15 81-0 (2009)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in a county to set a limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes of less than 110 percent but not less than 103 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 17 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 18 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 21 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 22 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; and authorizing the legislature to provide that ad valorem tax appraisal services in any county are under the jurisdiction of the entity specified by the legislature, to provide for the consolidation of ad valorem tax appraisal services, and to provide for enforcement of ad valorem tax standards and procedures by the specified entity.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 28 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 36 81-0 (2009)
Author: Otto, John | et. al.Sponsor: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations; and authorizing the legislature to provide for the administration and enforcement of uniform standards and procedures for appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 40 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to adopt a local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation of not less than $5,000 or more than $30,000.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 41 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 42 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 43 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zerwas, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 44 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 45 81-0 (2009)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters and emergency medical services volunteers.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 49 81-0 (2009)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 110 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 50 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bolton, Valinda
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and providing for the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 51 81-0 (2009)
Author: Brown, Betty | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 56 81-0 (2009)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by certain school districts in Harris County a limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads of 105 percent of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit certain other political subdivisions in Harris County to establish a 105 percent limit on the maximum appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by those political subdivisions.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 57 81-0 (2009)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 59 81-0 (2009)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt a percentage of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain partially disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 61 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 64 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a political subdivision to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total assessed value of the residence homestead of a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces who is serving on active duty during a war or national emergency.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 65 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require compensation for certain property taken where the use is public and necessary.
House: Land & Resource Management
Left pending in committee
HJR 67 81-0 (2009)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a local option election in Montgomery County to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead to 103 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision all of the territory of which is located in the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of volunteer firefighters, emergency medical services volunteers, and individuals serving as foster parents.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 69 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Phil | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation not more than $60,000 of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 81-0 (2009)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a municipality to exempt a portion of the value of a residence homestead from ad valorem taxation if the homestead meets certain energy efficiency standards.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 76 81-0 (2009)
Author: Solomons, Burt | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment permitting an encumbrance to be fixed on homestead property for an obligation to pay certain property owners' association fees and prohibiting the forced sale of the homestead to pay those fees unless authorized by the members of the association in accordance with general law.
House: Business & Industry
Postponed
HJR 91 81-0 (2009)
Author: Sheffield, Ralph
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation an initial limit on the appraised value of the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that was rehabilitated or constructed as a replacement residence under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 92 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vaught, Allen
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of certain military servicemembers who have served in a hostile fire or imminent danger pay zone or a combat zone.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 104 81-0 (2009)
Author: Merritt, Tommy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes based on the inflation rate and to limit the frequency of reappraisals of residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
SB 20 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 192 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 218 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a protest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 276 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the determination of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 299 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 469 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Point of order sustained
SB 700 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to increased transparency regarding appraisals for ad valorem tax purposes and increased tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 721 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 873 81-0 (2009)
Author: Harris, Chris | et. al.Sponsor: Otto, John | et. al.
Relating to a requirement that certain appraisal districts provide for electronic filing of and electronic communications regarding a protest of appraised value by the owner of a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 1151 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1159 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption on the same property for the surviving spouse or children of such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SB 1268 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans and to continuing the exemption on the same property for the surviving spouse of such a veteran, and to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled based on disability rating.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1593 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to agreements for limitations on appraised value under the Texas Economic Development Act.
Senate: Economic Development
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1852 81-0 (2009)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1928 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a study regarding ad valorem tax relief through the use of a circuit breaker program.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2139 81-0 (2009)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to allowing persons acquiring a new residence homestead to receive an ad valorem tax exemption on the homestead in the year in which the property is acquired.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 2429 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the appraisal of property for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 10 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or less of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 110 percent on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead in the county.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 13 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 32 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from 20 percent to 30 percent.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 33 81-0 (2009)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran or the principal place of residence of the surviving minor children of such a disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 34 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran in an amount equal to the amount of the residence homestead exemption to which the disabled veteran was entitled on the same property.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 48 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for the ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead solely on the basis of the property's value as a residence homestead; and authorizing the legislature to authorize a single board of equalization for two or more adjoining appraisal entities that elect to provide for consolidated equalizations.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on adoption of const. amendment
HB 61 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 74 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 102 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to a local option election in a county to set a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 190 80-0 (2007)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 234 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 438 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the maximum percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 457 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to providing notice of residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation to owners of certain residential real property.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 470 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the creation, operation, management, and programs of homestead preservation districts.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 483 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 658 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from $5,000 to $15,000.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 696 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 697 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value of all qualified residence homesteads located in the same county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 749 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Referred to subcommittee
HB 870 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000, adjusting the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 881 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1124 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Relating to a local option election in Montgomery County to set a limitation of not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision in the county.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 1397 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to providing notice of residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation to owners of certain residential real property.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 1494 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to calculation of the ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1583 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1584 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1733 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Carona, John
Relating to a structure that is considered a homestead exempt from seizure for certain claims.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 1808 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1816 80-0 (2007)
Author: Isett, Carl | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of a disabled veteran or surviving spouse to pay ad valorem taxes imposed on a residence homestead in installments.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hill, FredSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the holding by a county, municipality, or junior college district of a petition-initiated election on whether to establish a limitation on increases in the amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by the county, municipality, or junior college district on residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Vetoed by the Governor
HB 2167 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to notice regarding and the application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 2255 80-0 (2007)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2436 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the duty of certain persons who conduct a closing to provide information to the purchaser or other transferee of a single-family residential structure regarding the exemption from ad valorem taxation applicable to a residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2544 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from $5,000 to $30,000.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2942 80-0 (2007)
Author: Talton, Robert
Relating to the qualification date for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3067 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a taxing unit on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 3149 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit that imposes ad valorem taxes on real property in Harris County, other than a school district or junior college district, to establish a limitation of not less than five percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3189 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, CharlieSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the notice of the public hearings to be held on a proposal to increase the total ad valorem tax revenues of a taxing unit.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 3514 80-0 (2007)
Author: Rodriguez, EddieSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to the disclosure by the Texas Department of Public Safety to appraisal districts of driver's license records and personal identification certificate records, or certain information in those records, for use in determining an individual's eligibility for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 3630 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van Arsdale, CorbinSponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes of agricultural or open-space land.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Effective on 1/1/08
HB 3667 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Relating to the establishment of a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3937 80-0 (2007)
Author: Dunnam, Jim
Relating to the appropriation of money from the property tax relief fund.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HJR 1 80-0 (2007)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Laid on the table subject to call
HJR 5 80-0 (2007)
Author: White Delisi, Dianne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish a limit on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled or elderly person that is constructed under the federal community development block grant program or a housing rehabilitation program of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs and that replaces the person's former residence homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 16 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or more.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 18 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 21 80-0 (2007)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in a county to set a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 32 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from 20 percent to 30 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 40 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.Sponsor: Hegar, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation is limited to the lesser of the most recent market value of the residence homestead as determined by the appraisal entity or 110 percent, or a greater percentage, of the appraised value of the residence homestead for the preceding tax year.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 42 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 45 80-0 (2007)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from $5,000 to $15,000.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 47 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district a limit on the annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads of five percent or more, and to permit other political subdivisions to adopt a five percent limit on those appraisal increases.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 48 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the assessed value of a residence homestead based on the average assessed value of all qualified residence homesteads that are located in the same county as the homestead.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 51 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $25,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 52 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 55 80-0 (2007)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and any reduction in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 56 80-0 (2007)
Author: Creighton, Brandon
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in Montgomery County to set a limitation of not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision in the county.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 60 80-0 (2007)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes and providing that state appropriations made for the purpose of directly reducing local property taxes do not count against the constitutional state spending limit.
House: Ways & Means
Withdrawn from schedule
HJR 65 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 66 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 75 80-0 (2007)
Author: Goolsby, Tony
Proposing a constitutional amendment to include a certain type of structure as a homestead protected from certain types of forced sale.
House: Business & Industry
No action taken in committee
HJR 86 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from $5,000 to $30,000.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 96 80-0 (2007)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by the political subdivision on the residence homestead of an eligible person who is a member of a reserve component of the United States armed forces and is ordered to active military duty.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 97 80-0 (2007)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the governing body of a political subdivision that imposes ad valorem taxes on real property in Harris County, other than a school district or junior college district, to establish a limitation of not less than five percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 107 80-0 (2007)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the assessed value of the residence homesteads of military servicemembers who are serving on active duty.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 84 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 299 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of military service.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Left pending in committee
SB 321 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 347 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 348 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the establishment of a 10 percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain real property, other than residence homesteads, used primarily for residential purposes by the owner of the property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 390 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a temporary prohibition on increasing the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes following determination of a protest or appeal.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 391 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the limit on the maximum percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 456 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, KirkSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to notice of provisions authorizing tax deferral or abatement.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 512 80-0 (2007)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the attachment of a judgment lien to homestead property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 575 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 582 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to providing for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against any resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 666 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Placed on Major State Calendar
SB 826 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to providing notice of residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation to owners of certain residential real property.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1099 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a local option election in Harris County to set a limitation of not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision in the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SB 1384 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to declarations of taking for toll projects.
House: Transportation Senate: Transportation & Homeland Security
Referred to Transportation
SB 1565 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to a local option election in the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County to set a limitation of not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each county, municipality, and junior college district in the territory of the transit authority and to require the redistribution of not more than one-eighth of the sales and use tax revenue of the transit authority to those taxing units.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1918 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to a phase-in of the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain taxing units on the increase in market value of the residence homestead of a low-income or moderate-income person attributable to a new improvement to the homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1920 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent ad valorem taxes on certain residence homesteads in certain economically disadvantaged urban areas.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 6 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from 20 percent to 30 percent.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 13 80-0 (2007)
Author: Averitt, Kip | et. al.Sponsor: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes for the 2006 and 2007 tax years.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 14 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 15 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to establish a 10 percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain real property, other than residence homesteads, used primarily for residential purposes by the owner of the property.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 17 80-0 (2007)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the maximum appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation is limited to the lesser of the most recent market value of the residence homestead as determined by the appraisal entity or 110 percent, or a greater percentage, of the appraised value of the residence homestead for the preceding tax year.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
SJR 23 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or less and to permit the voters of a county to establish a higher limitation not to exceed 10 percent on increases for residence homesteads in the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 24 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 27 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 29 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John | et. al.Sponsor: Flores, Kino
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt all or part of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation and authorizing a change in the manner of determining the amount of the existing exemption from ad valorem taxation to which a disabled veteran is entitled.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SJR 39 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in Harris County to set a limitation of not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision in the county.
Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
SJR 54 80-0 (2007)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans allowed following refinance of certain homestead purchase money loans and to the minimum advance limit on a home equity line of credit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 63 80-0 (2007)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a phase-in of the ad valorem taxes imposed by certain political subdivisions on the value of a new improvement to the residence homestead of a low-income or moderate-income person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SR 827 80-0 (2007)
Author: Nichols, Robert
Expressing the need for the 80th Texas Legislature to consider an increase in the homestead exemption for public education tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 89 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the authority of a person to charge a fee for assisting another person in applying for a residence homestead tax exemption; imposing a civil penalty.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 108 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 114 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the rate at which interest accrues in connection with the deferral or abatement of the collection of ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 213 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Relating to a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of an eligible person serving on active duty in the United States armed forces or the National Guard.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 525 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.Sponsor: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to the creation of homestead preservation districts, reinvestment zones, and other programs to increase home ownership and provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 626 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Relating to the imposition, administration, enforcement, and collection of a state property tax for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 637 79-0 (2005)
Author: Goolsby, TonySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to authorizing an extension of credit secured by a residence homestead in which a minor or ward has an ownership interest.
House: Financial Institutions Senate: Business & Commerce
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 927 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the foreclosure of certain liens on real property.
House: Business & Industry
Left pending in committee
HB 980 79-0 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1148 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1149 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 1730 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2254 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.Sponsor: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to reducing the penalty for a failure by a disabled or elderly person to make a timely installment payment of ad valorem taxes imposed on the person's residence homestead.
House: Local Government Ways & Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 2328 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of certain elderly individuals by a county.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 2352 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Relating to permitting an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections of the homestead designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2444 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to limiting the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2483 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HB 2600 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 2763 79-0 (2005)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the split payment of ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3127 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Relating to the split payment of ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 3240 79-0 (2005)
Author: Paxton, KenSponsor: Averitt, Kip
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead held in a court-ordered trust.
House: Judiciary Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on 1/1/06
HB 3443 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to relief for residential property owners; providing penalties.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 7 79-0 (2005)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Proposing a constitutional amendment imposing a state property tax for public education, establishing a residence homestead exemption from the state property tax, and increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 10 79-0 (2005)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 16 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of certain persons serving on active duty in the United States armed forces or the National Guard.
House: Local Government Ways & Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HJR 36 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 46 79-0 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 67 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the homestead exemption to forty-five thousand dollars.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 68 79-0 (2005)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Proposing a constitutional amendment to permit a county to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 69 79-0 (2005)
Author: Raymond, Richard
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit an elderly or disabled person who owns property designated as a homestead to transfer the ownership of the property and the benefits and protections that result from that designation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 70 79-0 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of certain residence homesteads.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 72 79-0 (2005)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt the residence homesteads of certain totally disabled veterans from ad valorem taxation.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations
Left pending in committee
HJR 76 79-0 (2005)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 377 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to authorizing a county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 652 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 773 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the exemption of the residence homesteads of elderly persons from ad valorem taxation and the deferral or abatement of the collection of delinquent taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1343 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the value of the residence homestead of members of the Texas military forces and reservists of the armed forces of the United States in active duty during a national emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1349 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to limiting increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1768 79-0 (2005)
Author: Harris, ChrisSponsor: Solomons, Burt
Relating to the attachment of a judgment lien to homestead property.
House: Business & Industry Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report sent to Calendars
SJR 4 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes and to authorize the governing body of a taxing unit to determine whether a limit on residence homestead appraisal increases shall apply in the taxing unit.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 13 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a county, city, town, school district, or other political subdivision to provide an additional exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain surviving spouses of peace officers and firefighters.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 33 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide a property tax exemption for the residence homestead of persons during their active service as military reservists and members of the Texas Guard during a national emergency.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 67 79-1 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 71 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the homesteads of certain persons, and protecting school districts against resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 72 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to providing a six percent limit on real property appraisal increases for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 82 79-1 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 97 79-1 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Relating to the authorization of a local option election in a county to set a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 115 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo
Relating to the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 122 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 11 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $45,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 20 79-1 (2005)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 22 79-1 (2005)
Author: Laubenberg, Jodie
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 23 79-1 (2005)
Author: Riddle, Debbie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a local option election in a county to set a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 24 79-1 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Received from the House
HJR 25 79-1 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means
Recommitted to committee
HJR 26 79-1 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation the full value of the residence homesteads of persons 65 years of age or older.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 25 79-1 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SB 43 79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 65 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and correspondingly adjusting the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 6 79-1 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to authorize the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 8 79-1 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 13 79-1 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for a corresponding adjustment of the limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of certain persons.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Reason for vote recorded in Journal
HB 3 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Swinford, David
Relating to property tax relief and protection of taxpayers, certain taxes, fees, and property, and other matters relating to the financing of public schools; providing civil and criminal penalties; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 28 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Relating to providing a five percent limit on real property appraisal increases for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 29 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 31 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 42 79-2 (2005)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to providing an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the full value of the residence homesteads of individuals 65 years of age or older.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 48 79-2 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the establishment by the commissioners court of a county for purposes of ad valorem taxation of a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the county.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 53 79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Relating to property tax relief, health insurance for public school teachers, and public school textbooks.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 54 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HB 55 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the annual adjustment for inflation of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 12 79-2 (2005)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Withdrawn from calendar
HJR 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase or reduce, as applicable, the amount of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person in proportion to any increase or reduction in the tax rate of the school district.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 14 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 19 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hope, Ruben
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to five percent or more.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 20 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent or more.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 21 79-2 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limit of less than 10 percent but not less than three percent on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the county.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 23 79-2 (2005)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to provide for the annual adjustment for inflation of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for general elementary and secondary public school purposes.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
HJR 24 79-2 (2005)
Author: Merritt, Tommy | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the school district residence homestead property tax exemption to $22,500 and providing for a corresponding reduction of the limitation on school taxes on residence homesteads of elderly and disabled persons.
House: Property Tax Relief, Select
Referred to Property Tax Relief, Select
SB 13 79-2 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a lower limit on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 31 79-2 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 4 79-2 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SJR 8 79-2 (2005)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $30,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in school district ad valorem tax rates.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 17 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to increasing the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit from 20 percent to 30 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 41 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $22,500, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 49 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 53 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 65 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a taxing unit to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the taxing unit a limit on increases in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the taxing unit of not less than five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 72 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Relating to providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the school district's tax rate and protecting a school district against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 83 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public school finance matters; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 86 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 99 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Relating to increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district to $45,000, providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the school district's ad valorem tax rate, and protecting school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 124 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to authorizing an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 133 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district to five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 134 79-3 (2006)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem taxation.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HB 152 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the district a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the district that is less than 10 percent but not less than five percent.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HB 172 79-3 (2006)
Author: Smith, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on increases in the appraised value of real property in the county that is less than 10 percent but not less than three percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 12 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the maximum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision from 20 percent to 30 percent.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 16 79-3 (2006)
Author: Callegari, Bill
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 17 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hopson, Chuck | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $22,500 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 19 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 24 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 26 79-3 (2006)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.Sponsor: Deuell, Bob
Proposing a constitutional amendment providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any change in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HJR 27 79-3 (2006)
Author: Martinez, Armando
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 29 79-3 (2006)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed for public school purposes on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction in the rate of those taxes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 30 79-3 (2006)
Author: Leibowitz, David
Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to $45,000 and providing for an adjustment of the limitation on the total amount of taxes that may be imposed for those purposes on the homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect the increased exemption amount and changes in the rate of the tax imposed for those purposes.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 32 79-3 (2006)
Author: Edwards, Al
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize an increase in the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for the elderly and disabled and an increase in the maximum amount of the residence homestead exemption from school district taxation for the elderly and disabled.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 33 79-3 (2006)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by a school district a limit on the annual increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads of five percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 34 79-3 (2006)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent or more.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 35 79-3 (2006)
Author: Van Arsdale, Corbin
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the district a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the district.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 36 79-3 (2006)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a school district to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the school district a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the school district.
House: Ways & Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 38 79-3 (2006)
Author: Smith, Wayne
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the commissioners court of a county to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation a limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of real property in the county.
House: Ways & Means
Referred to Ways & Means
SB 17 79-3 (2006)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to increasing the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
SJR 7 79-3 (2006)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a maximum school district ad valorem tax rate for maintenance purposes and providing that an ad valorem tax imposed by a school district is not a state ad valorem tax.
Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
SJR 8 79-3 (2006)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the governing body of a political subdivision to establish for purposes of ad valorem taxation by the political subdivision a limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads in the political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SJR 9 79-3 (2006)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the minimum amount of the local option residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision.
Senate: Finance
Meeting cancelled
HB 86 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth | et. al.
Relating to taxes on the homesteads of the elderly.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 136 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Relating to limiting the amount of county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their surviving spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 216 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the qualification of a disabled person for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the person's residence homestead.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 217 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation on the residence homestead of an elderly person or a disabled person and to the limiting of the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on that homestead.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
See remarks for effective date
HB 474 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 536 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the calculation of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 701 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gutierrez, Roberto | et. al.
Relating to a prohibition on increasing the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a taxing unit other than a hospital district on the residence homestead of a disabled person, an elderly person, or an elderly person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
No action taken in committee
HB 837 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hilderbran, Harvey
Relating to the ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 846 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1201 78-0 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem taxation as timber land that is claimed as part of a residence homestead or diverted to certain other uses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Considered in Calendars
HB 1223 78-0 (2003)
Author: Madden, JerrySponsor: Estes, Craig
Relating to continuation of a residence homestead ad valorem tax exemption when the owner temporarily ceases occupying the homestead due to military service or other causes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
HB 1782 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HB 1841 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Relating to home equity loans and the interpretation of certain constitutional provisions by certain state agencies.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 2147 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gattis, DanSponsor: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the filing of a late application for a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective immediately
HB 2252 78-0 (2003)
Author: Flores, KinoSponsor: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to exemptions for certain individuals from cost recovery actions and liens placed on homesteads by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
House: Environmental Regulation Senate: Natural Resources
Effective on 9/1/03
HB 2547 78-0 (2003)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the calculation of the ad valorem taxes due on the residence homestead of an elderly person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 2675 78-0 (2003)
Author: Haggerty, Pat
Relating to the sale of ad valorem tax liens.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3228 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to limiting the amount of county and municipal ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 3432 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to allowing the creation of homestead preservation districts to increase homeownership and provide affordable housing.
House: Urban Affairs
Referred to Urban Affairs
HB 3433 78-0 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to requiring a person responsible for closing a real estate transaction to assist a purchaser or owner in applying for a residence homestead exemption for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3504 78-0 (2003)
Author: Davis, JohnSponsor: Lindsay, Jon
Relating to the deferral or abatement of the collection of taxes on the residence homestead of an elderly or disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Intergovernmental Relations
Effective on 9/1/03
HJR 9 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a limit of two percent on the annual percentage increase in the appraised value of residence homesteads and certain other residential property.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HJR 16 78-0 (2003)
Author: Brown, Fred | et. al.Sponsor: Nelson, Jane
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a county, a city or town, or a junior college district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on residence homesteads of the disabled and of the elderly and their spouses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 21 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hamric, Peggy | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
HJR 32 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wong, Martha | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 45 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 57 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require an annual adjustment of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes for persons 70 years of age or older to correspond to the average market value of a single-family residence in this state.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 60 78-0 (2003)
Author: McClendon, Ruth
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit increases in ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the residence homestead of an elderly person or the person's surviving spouse.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 69 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
HJR 70 78-0 (2003)
Author: Solomons, Burt
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to home equity loans.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HJR 81 78-0 (2003)
Author: Elkins, Gary | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to require automatic annual adjustments of the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation for public school purposes to correspond to annual increases in the market value of the residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Left pending in committee
SB 180 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Relating to the limitation on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1364 78-0 (2003)
Author: Staples, ToddSponsor: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem taxation as timberland that is claimed as part of a residence homestead or diverted to certain other uses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means Senate: Finance
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1783 78-0 (2003)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to requiring a person responsible for closing a real estate transaction to assist a purchaser in applying for a residence homestead exemption for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SB 1853 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the qualification of a disabled person for an exemption from ad valorem taxation on the person's residence homestead.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1858 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to limiting the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 10 78-0 (2003)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum average annual percentage increase in the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SJR 17 78-0 (2003)
Author: Carona, John
Proposing a constitutional amendment simplifying requirements for certain refinances of home equity loans without additional cash advances.
Senate: Business & Commerce
Referred to Business & Commerce
SJR 47 78-0 (2003)
Author: Fraser, Troy
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing home equity lines of credit.
Senate: Business & Commerce
No action taken in committee
SJR 62 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Proposing a constitutional amendment to prohibit an increase in the total amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the residence homestead of a disabled person.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 76 78-1 (2003)
Author: McReynolds, Jim
Relating to the additional tax imposed on land appraised for ad valorem taxation as timber land that is claimed as part of a residence homestead or diverted to certain other uses.
House: Local Government Ways and Means
Referred to Local Government Ways and Means
HB 91 78-1 (2003)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to the filing of a lien against the home of certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 40 78-3 (2003)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the filing of a lien against the home of certain Medicaid recipients.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 80 78-4 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to limiting the maximum average annual increase in the appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to three percent.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HJR 17 78-4 (2003)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to establish a three percent limit on annual increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residential real property.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 603 77-0 (2001)
Author: George, Kenn | et. al.
Relating to the treatment for school finance purposes of school district optional homestead exemptions.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 861 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to encumbrances that may be fixed on homestead property.
House: Financial Institutions
Left pending in committee
HB 879 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to requiring arbitration to establish a property owners' association lien for assessments.
House: Business & Industry
Subcommittee members named
