HJR 55 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to double the homestead tax exemption for Texas school districts, increasing the exemption from $100,000 to $200,000 on the market value of primary residences. It directly affects homeowners who live in their primary residence (homesteads) and pay school district property taxes, reducing their tax burden for public education funding. The amendment also maintains existing provisions allowing additional exemptions for seniors (65+) and disabled residents, with eligibility potentially based on economic need. If approved by voters in November 2025, the change would take effect for the 2026 tax year.
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2025
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