Texas · 89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 37: 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.

Introduced Last action August 22, 2025: Filed

Plain-language summary

HJR 37 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on August 22, 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). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (August 22, 2025): Filed.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andy Hopper (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.