Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 193: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provisions that require that land be devoted to agricultural use for a specified period to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and that subject land appraised on that basis to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

In committee Last action April 3, 2025: Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker

Plain-language summary

HJR 193 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provisions that require that land be devoted to agricultural use for a specified period to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and that subject land appraised on that basis to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold. Primary sponsor: Andy Hopper (Republican), Pat Curry (Republican), Ryan Guillen (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 3, 2025): Referred to s/c on Property Tax Appraisals by Speaker.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andy Hopper (Republican); Pat Curry (Republican); Ryan Guillen (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.