Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HJR146

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

Impact

If passed, HJR146 would impact the methodology used in property appraisals across Texas. By allowing older home appraisals to exclude the values of newer properties, it may help stabilize property taxes for long-term homeowners, especially in gentrifying areas. It serves to protect these homeowners from potential tax increases that could arise as a result of nearby developments that elevate property values. The operationalization of this amendment would require further legislative actions to outline eligibility criteria and procedures for its implementation.

Summary

HJR146 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow the Texas legislature to set regulations concerning property appraisals for ad valorem tax purposes. Specifically, the proposed amendment enables county officials to exclude the value of new or substantially remodeled residential properties when determining the market value of an older residence homestead, particularly those located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone. This measure aims to provide relief for owners of older homes in neighborhoods undergoing changes due to new development, by avoiding inflated appraisals that may arise from the presence of newer properties in the vicinity.

Contention

Discussions surrounding HJR146 may revolve around the balance between promoting new developments and safeguarding the interests of existing homeowners. Proponents might argue that the amendment is vital for maintaining affordability in the housing market, as it seeks to prevent tax burdens from being influenced by market fluctuations due to new construction. Conversely, opponents could express concerns regarding potential revenue implications for local governments, as property tax is a significant source of funding for public services. Questions regarding how this amendment might affect property values and market dynamics in the long term could also be topics of debate.

Companion Bills

TX HB4046

Enabled by Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

Previously Filed As

TX HJR52

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the officials responsible for appraising property for ad valorem taxation in a county may exclude from consideration the value of new or substantially remodeled residential property when determining the market value of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB774

Relating to the ad valorem tax appraisal of an older residence homestead located in or near a tax increment financing reinvestment zone.

TX HB1566

Relating to the ad valorem taxation of residential real property.

TX SJR55

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes is the market value of the property for the first year that the owner qualified the property for a homestead exemption or, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property.

TX HJR179

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes and exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the market value of rental real property that primarily serves as the residence of the occupants of the property.

TX HJR87

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of residential real property for ad valorem tax purposes to 105 percent or more of the appraised value of the property for the preceding tax year, to exempt from ad valorem taxation the total appraised value of property purchased by an individual for the first tax year the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead if the property is the individual's first residence homestead and has an appraised value of less than $300,000, and to limit the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision may impose on the residence homestead of an individual and the surviving spouse of the individual if the individual qualifies the property as the individual's residence homestead for at least 25 consecutive tax years.

TX HJR14

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide that the appraised value of a residence homestead for ad valorem tax purposes for the first tax year that the owner of the property qualifies the property for a residence homestead exemption is the market value of the property and that, if the owner purchased the property, the purchase price of the property is considered to be the market value of the property for that tax year and to limit increases in the appraised value of the homestead for subsequent tax years based on the inflation rate.

TX HJR199

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.

TX HJR173

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to permit the owner of a parcel of real property that is located in more than one county to elect to have the property appraised for ad valorem taxation by the appraising entity for one of those counties.

TX HJR206

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran regardless of whether the property was the residence homestead of the surviving spouse when the disabled veteran died.

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