Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution
HJR 133: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected.
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HJR 133 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on February 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a condition or disease that is presumed under federal law to have been service-connected. Primary sponsor: Chris Turner (Democratic), Angie Button (Republican), Cook, Philip Cortez (Democratic), Linda Garcia (Democratic), Bryan Hughes (Republican). It lists 16 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 28, 2025): Filed with the Secretary of State.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 11
| 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 |
| Paul Bettencourt | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 7 |
| 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 |
| 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
- Filed with the Secretary of State
- 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
- Vote recorded in Journal
- Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading
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