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Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Bill

HB 5481: Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of service outside of the United States as a Foreign Service member employed under United States Code, title 22.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 5481 is a bill introduced in the Texas House on March 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of service outside of the United States as a Foreign Service member employed under United States Code, title 22. Primary sponsor: Hinojosa. Most recent recorded action (April 7, 2025): Referred to Ways & Means.

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Sponsors

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
HinojosaPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Referred to Ways & Means
  2. Read first time
  3. Filed

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source