Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 2: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

Passed both chambers Last action May 22, 2025: Filed with the Secretary of State

Plain-language summary

SJR 2 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district. 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 102 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 22, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Paul Bettencourt (Republican); Carol Alvarado (Democratic); Birdwell; César Blanco (Democratic); and 30 more. 102 co-sponsors.