Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 1: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

Passed both chambers Last action May 20, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 1 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. Primary sponsor: Morgan Meyer (Republican), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Angie Button (Republican), Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic), Diego Bernal (Democratic), Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 84 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 20, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Morgan Meyer (Republican); Greg Bonnen (Republican); Angie Button (Republican); Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic); and 2 more. 84 co-sponsors.