Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 117: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

In committee Last action March 17, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means

Plain-language summary

HJR 117 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses. Primary sponsor: Janie Lopez (Republican), Stan Kitzman (Republican), Josey Garcia (Democratic), Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic), Katrina Pierson (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 17, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Janie Lopez (Republican); Stan Kitzman (Republican); Josey Garcia (Democratic); Penny Morales Shaw (Democratic); and 1 more. 3 co-sponsors.