Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 81: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income.

Passed one chamber Last action April 17, 2025: Referred to Ways & Means

Plain-language summary

SJR 81 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of tangible personal property a person owns that is held or used for the production of income. Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (April 17, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Bettencourt (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.