Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 209: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Left pending in committee

Plain-language summary

HJR 209 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for a one-time credit against the ad valorem taxes imposed by a political subdivision on the first property that a person purchases and qualifies as the person's residence homestead and to provide for the reimbursement of political subdivisions for the revenue loss incurred as a result of the credit. Primary sponsor: Salman Bhojani (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Left pending in committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Salman Bhojani (Democratic).