Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 133: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.

Passed both chambers Last action May 28, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

HJR 133 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected. Primary sponsor: Chris Turner (Democratic), Angie Button (Republican), Cook, Philip Cortez (Democratic), Linda Garcia (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris Turner (Democratic); Angie Button (Republican); Cook; Philip Cortez (Democratic); and 2 more. 16 co-sponsors.