Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

SJR 85: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.

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

Plain-language summary

SJR 85 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate on April 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled. 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 (May 22, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.

Sponsors

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