Texas 2009 - 81st Regular

Texas House Bill HB1000

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Governor Action
 
Bill Becomes Law
 

Caption

Relating to the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.

Impact

The provisions of HB1000 will directly impact local government funding, particularly school district revenues that rely heavily on property taxes. By increasing the amount of the homestead exemption, homeowners will experience reduced property tax bills, which could lead to a decrease in ad valorem tax revenues for local governments. To offset this revenue loss, the bill outlines that school districts will be entitled to additional state aid, ensuring that they remain sufficiently funded even as property revenues decrease. This state-level intervention is meant to cushion the effective loss of revenue resulting from the increased exemption amounts.

Summary

House Bill 1000 proposes amendments to the amounts of residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation in Texas. The bill aims to better adjust the exemptions based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead, ensuring that homeowners receive meaningful relief from property taxes. Specifically, the exemptions for families or single adults are set to be established at $6,000 for county taxes and $30,000 for school district taxes, with the amounts adjusted annually based on the percentage change in appraised values. This adjustment mechanism is designed to keep pace with rising home values, preventing tax burdens from becoming overly burdensome for residents.

Contention

A point of contention surrounding HB1000 involves the balance between providing tax relief to residents and maintaining adequate funding for public services, especially education. Proponents argue that the increased exemptions are necessary to support homeowners, particularly in areas where property values are escalating rapidly. Critics, however, may express concerns that the reliance on state aid to finance school districts could lead to disparities, as some districts may not receive sufficient support relative to their specific needs. The discussions surrounding the bill are indicative of broader debates within state legislatures about fiscal responsibility and the roles of local versus state governance in taxation and funding public services.

Companion Bills

TX HJR50

Enabling for Proposing a constitutional amendment increasing the amounts of certain residence homestead exemptions from ad valorem taxation and providing for the adjustment of the amounts of those exemptions applicable to a homestead based on changes in the appraised value of the homestead.

Previously Filed As

TX HB207

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB5046

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB3205

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB2467

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB2656

Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district, an adjustment in the amount of the limitation on school district ad valorem taxes imposed on the residence homesteads of the elderly or disabled to reflect increases in the exemption amount, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB5134

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB215

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB96

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB68

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the total appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB3973

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homesteads of certain elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

Similar Bills

TX HB3315

Relating to an adjustment of the limitations on school district, county, municipal, and junior college district ad valorem taxes on residential homesteads of elderly and disabled persons and their surviving spouses.

TX HB862

Relating to the transfer of the limitation on school district, county, municipal, or junior college district ad valorem taxes on the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled to a subsequent homestead of that person.

TX HB1648

Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HB4478

Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a county may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HB1129

Relating to the authority of a hospital district to establish an ad valorem tax freeze on the residence homesteads of disabled or elderly persons and their surviving spouses.

TX SB32

Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.

TX SB24

Relating to the calculation of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by certain taxing units on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.

TX HB1829

Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.