Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

HJR 20 proposes a constitutional amendment to end most property taxes (ad valorem taxes) imposed by local governments like cities and counties after January 1, 2030. It allows limited continuation of these taxes *only* to repay bonds issued before that date that were secured by property tax revenue. The amendment must be approved by Texas voters in a May 2, 2026, election, with a ballot asking voters to support "the constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes." If passed, this would significantly alter how local governments fund services by eliminating a primary revenue source.