Relating to the authority of an individual, before purchasing real property to be used as the individual's residence homestead, to request from the chief appraiser of the applicable appraisal district a preliminary determination of whether the property would qualify for a disabled veteran exemption if purchased by the individual and used for that purpose.

HB 998, a proposed bill, would allow disabled veterans to request a pre-purchase determination from their local chief appraiser. This would let them confirm if a property they intend to buy as their primary residence qualifies for a disabled veteran property tax exemption before completing the sale. The bill directly affects disabled veterans seeking to purchase a home, providing clarity on exemption eligibility upfront. It establishes a specific process for veterans to obtain this preliminary verification from the appraisal district. The bill is currently pending in the Texas Legislature (filed November 2024, referred to Ways & Means March 2025).