Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill
HB 2508: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2508 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease. Primary sponsor: Chris Turner (Democratic), Angie Button (Republican), Cook, Philip Cortez (Democratic), Linda Garcia (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 17 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 20, 2025): See remarks for effective date.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Turner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 101 |
| Angie Button | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 112 |
| Cook | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Philip Cortez | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 117 |
| Linda Garcia | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 107 |
| Bryan Hughes | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 1 |
| Carol Alvarado | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Salman Bhojani | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 92 |
| César Blanco | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Donna Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 25 |
| Sarah Eckhardt | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Roland Gutierrez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Brent Hagenbuch | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 30 |
| Hancock | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Adam Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 27 |
| Chuy Hinojosa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 20 |
| Lois Kolkhorst | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Tan Parker | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 12 |
| Charles Perry | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 28 |
| Mihaela Pleșa | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 70 |
| Charles Schwertner | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 5 |
| Penny Morales Shaw | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 148 |
| Kevin Sparks | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 31 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- See remarks for effective date
- Signed by the Governor
- Sent to the Governor
- Signed in the Senate
- Signed in the House
- Reported enrolled
- Senate passage reported
- Record vote
- Passed
- Read 3rd time
- Record vote
- Three day rule suspended
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