Relating to adjustments in the appraised value of a residence homestead.
This bill changes how Texas appraisers adjust property tax values for homeowners' primary residences (homesteads). It limits annual increases to 3% of the previous year's value plus that year's value plus new home improvements. If a home's market value decreases, adjustments would reflect the drop percentage plus new improvements. The bill aims to prevent sudden large tax jumps for homeowners after property value changes, effective September 2025.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
Committee
Referred to Local Government
upper
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kevin Sparks
RRepublican
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