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TexasHB 273089th Legislature Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Relating to the authority of the chief appraiser of an appraisal district to require a person allowed an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a residence homestead to file a new application or confirm the person's current qualification for the exemption.

Sponsored By: Drew Darby, Brooks Landgraf, Will Metcalf, Candy Noble, Tan Parker (Republican), Richard Peña Raymond

Signed by Governor

Property Interests--HomesteadTaxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal DistrictsTaxation--Property-Exemptions

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More protection for Texas homeowners’ tax exemptions

Texas homestead property tax exemptions continue unless ownership or the owner’s eligibility changes. Chief appraisers can demand a new application or eligibility confirmation only with reason to believe the owner no longer qualifies. They must first try to check eligibility, which can include searching state driver’s license records. They must also send written notice explaining the specific concern and include an application form. For owners 65 or older, cancellation solely for not reapplying requires compliance with additional legal safeguards when applicable.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Drew Darby

    House

  • Brooks Landgraf

    House

  • Will Metcalf

    House

  • Candy Noble

    House

  • Tan Parker

    Republican • Senate

  • Richard Peña Raymond

    House

Cosponsors

  • Lois Kolkhorst

    Republican • Senate

  • José Menéndez

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 305 • No: 1

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

Senate vote • 5/9/2025

Record vote

Yes: 0 • No: 0

House vote • 4/30/2025

Record vote

Yes: 141 • No: 0

House vote • 4/29/2025

Record vote

Yes: 146 • No: 0

Senate vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Local Government

Yes: 6 • No: 0

House vote • Unknown

Committee vote: Ways & Means

Yes: 12 • No: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Effective immediately

    5/24/2025House

  2. Signed by the Governor

    5/24/2025House

  3. Sent to the Governor

    5/13/2025House

  4. Signed in the Senate

    5/12/2025Senate

  5. Signed in the House

    5/12/2025House

  6. Reported enrolled

    5/12/2025House

  7. Senate passage reported

    5/9/2025House

  8. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  9. Passed

    5/9/2025Senate

  10. Read 3rd time

    5/9/2025Senate

  11. Record vote

    5/9/2025Senate

  12. Three day rule suspended

    5/9/2025Senate

  13. Vote recorded in Journal

    5/9/2025Senate

  14. Read 2nd time & passed to 3rd reading

    5/9/2025Senate

  15. Rules suspended-Regular order of business

    5/9/2025Senate

  16. Rules suspended-Intent Calendar

    5/9/2025Senate

  17. Co-sponsor authorized

    5/9/2025Senate

  18. Committee report printed and distributed

    5/6/2025Senate

  19. Recommended for local & uncontested calendar

    5/6/2025Senate

  20. Reported favorably w/o amendments

    5/6/2025Senate

  21. Vote taken in committee

    5/5/2025Senate

  22. Considered in public hearing

    5/5/2025Senate

  23. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

    5/5/2025Senate

  24. Referred to Local Government

    5/1/2025Senate

  25. Read first time

    5/1/2025Senate

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