Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 23: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.

Enacted Last action June 16, 2025: See remarks for effective date

Plain-language summary

SB 23 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on April 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Diego Bernal (Democratic). It lists 129 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): See remarks for effective date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Morgan Meyer (Republican); Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic); Greg Bonnen (Republican); and 2 more. 129 co-sponsors.