Relating to identifying information required to be included in an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation.

SB 675 amends Texas Tax Code Section 11.43 to require property owners applying for homestead tax exemptions to submit specific identifying information, such as a driver’s license number, Social Security number, or state-issued ID. The bill mandates that applications must list all property owners, confirm no other Texas homestead exemption is claimed, and include a copy of the required ID (with exceptions for certain residents or those in address confidentiality programs). It also requires the chief appraiser to destroy submitted ID copies upon written request and includes penalties for false statements. This applies to all homestead exemption applications filed on or after September 1, 2025. The bill focuses solely on application form requirements, not on changing exemption eligibility.