Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to double the homestead tax exemption for Texas school districts, increasing the exemption from $100,000 to $200,000 on the market value of primary residences. It directly affects homeowners who live in their primary residence (homesteads) and pay school district property taxes, reducing their tax burden for public education funding. The amendment also maintains existing provisions allowing additional exemptions for seniors (65+) and disabled residents, with eligibility potentially based on economic need. If approved by voters in November 2025, the change would take effect for the 2026 tax year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 3, 2025
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Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Christina Morales
DDemocratic
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