Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to exempt most tangible personal property (like furniture, vehicles, and business equipment) from annual property taxes in Texas, effective January 1, 2026. It would directly affect owners of such property who currently pay these taxes, except for items already pledged as security for debt before 2026 - those could still be taxed until the debt is paid. The amendment requires voter approval in November 2025 and repeals existing constitutional provisions related to personal property taxation. It does not change taxes on real property (like land or buildings) or railroad equipment.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 19, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 19, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways & Means
lower
Mar 19, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Will Metcalf
RRepublican
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