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Texas · 89th Legislature (2025) · Joint Resolution

HJR 172: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the political subdivision.

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

HJR 172 is a joint resolution introduced in the Texas House on March 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the political subdivision. Primary sponsor: Katrina Pierson (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 7, 2025): Reported favorably w/o amendment(s).

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Katrina PiersonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse33

“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. Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
  2. Considered in formal meeting
  3. Referred to Ways & Means
  4. Read first time
  5. Filed

Sources

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