Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 153: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a reduction of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption based on the amount by which the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead reduced the appraised value of the owner's former residence homestead for the last tax year in which the owner qualified the former residence homestead for a residence homestead exemption.

In committee Last action March 24, 2025: Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker

Plain-language summary

HJR 153 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 provide for a reduction of the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year in which the owner qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption based on the amount by which the limitation on increases in the appraised value of a residence homestead reduced the appraised value of the owner's former residence homestead for the last tax year in which the owner qualified the former residence homestead for a residence homestead exemption. Primary sponsor: Jay Dean (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 24, 2025): Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jay Dean (Republican).