Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

SB 4: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district 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 4 is a bill introduced in the Texas Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican), Carol Alvarado (Democratic), Birdwell, César Blanco (Democratic), Donna Campbell (Republican), Cook, Creighton, Sarah Eckhardt (Democratic), Flores, Roland Gutierrez (Democratic), Brent Hagenbuch (Republican), Bob Hall (Republican), Hancock, Adam Hinojosa (Republican), Chuy Hinojosa (Democratic), Joan Huffman (Republican), Bryan Hughes (Republican), King, Lois Kolkhorst (Republican), José Menéndez (Democratic), Mayes Middleton (Republican), Robert Nichols (Republican), Tan Parker (Republican), Angela Paxton (Republican), Charles Perry (Republican), Charles Schwertner (Republican), Kevin Sparks (Republican), Royce West (Democratic), Judith Zaffirini (Democratic), Morgan Meyer (Republican), Trey Martinez Fischer (Democratic), Greg Bonnen (Republican), Todd Hunter (Republican), Chris Turner (Democratic). It lists 103 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 16, 2025): See remarks for effective date.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Birdwell; César Blanco (Democratic); and 30 more. 103 co-sponsors.