PROP TX-DISABLED VETS
Summary
Amends the Property Tax Code. Ends the current exemption for disabled veterans with the 2005 tax year. Beginning with the 2006 tax year, provides a property tax exemption for property that is owned and used as a homestead by a disabled veteran or the spouse or unmarried surviving spouse of the veteran. Provides that the amount of the exemption is an amount equal to the assessed value of the property multiplied by the percentage of disability of the veteran. Sets forth requirements for the exemptions. Provides that a surviving spouse may transfer the exemption to homestead property acquired after the veteran's death. Requires an annual application for the exemptions. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2005
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 12, 2005
Last action Jan 9, 2007
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Actions timeline
Total actions
19
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 9, 2007
House · Failed
Session Sine Die
Jan 4, 2006
House · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules Committee
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
John Bradley
DDemocratic
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