Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of certain commercial real property for ad valorem tax purposes.
This constitutional amendment proposal would allow Texas lawmakers to cap the taxable value of commercial properties for property tax purposes. Specifically, it would authorize the legislature to limit a property's appraised value to either 110% (or a higher percentage) of its previous year's appraised value or its current market value - whichever is lower. The cap would apply only to properties meeting legislative definitions and eligibility criteria, such as having a market value below a specified threshold. The amendment requires voter approval in a 2026 election before taking effect.
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introduced
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Introduction
Aug 2025
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Governor
Introduced Aug 19, 2025
Last action Aug 19, 2025
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Will Metcalf
RRepublican
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