Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to set a lower limit on the maximum appraised value of real property other than a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes and to postpone the expiration of the limit.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the Texas legislature to set a lower limit on property taxes for non-homestead real estate (like rental homes or commercial properties), instead of the current 120% cap on appraised value increases. It would extend the expiration date of this tax limit authority from 2026 to 2031. The amendment requires voter approval in November 2025, with a ballot question asking if voters support this change. It directly affects owners of non-homestead property by potentially lowering their annual property tax burden. The change does not apply to primary residences (homesteads), which have separate tax protections.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Local Government
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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Lois Kolkhorst
RRepublican
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