Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit property taxes on primary homes for disabled or elderly Texans. It would prevent local governments (counties, cities, or school districts) from raising taxes on homesteads owned by people aged 65+ or disabled residents, and their surviving spouses aged 55+ after the owner’s death. The tax limit would transfer if the homeowner moves within the same taxing district, and local governments could hold elections (with 5% voter petition) to adopt this rule. Currently referred to the Ways & Means committee, this amendment would require voter approval to take effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2025
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Governor
Introduced Aug 20, 2025
Last action Aug 20, 2025
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Aug 20, 2025
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Referred to Ways & Means
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Aug 20, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Mike Schofield
RRepublican
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