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Texas House Bill HJR62

Texas 2021 - 87th Regular

Texas House Bill HJR62

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Impact

If enacted, HJR62 would significantly impact state laws regarding property tax regulations and local governance. It would authorize cities, counties, and other political subdivisions to implement tax limits, which means that once a limit is established, the tax rate on qualifying properties could not be raised while they remain the residence of the eligible individuals. This could lead to a decrease in tax revenue for some local governments but would provide financial relief to qualifying households, potentially promoting stability in housing for the elderly and disabled.

Summary

HJR62 proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow political subdivisions (excluding school districts) to establish a limitation on ad valorem taxes that can be imposed on the residence homesteads of disabled individuals and elderly persons aged 65 or over, as well as their surviving spouses. This amendment is designed to provide local entities with the authority to protect vulnerable populations from increasing tax burdens on their primary residences, aiming to enhance financial security for those affected.

Contention

The bill may face contention related to its impact on local government revenues and authority. Proponents argue it is a necessary measure for protecting low-income and fixed-income residents, ensuring they are not disproportionately affected by rising property taxes. Conversely, opponents may raise concerns that these limitations could hinder local governments' ability to fund essential services and infrastructure improvements, as they would have reduced revenue from property taxes. Additionally, there might be debates regarding the eligibility criteria and how effectively such a measure could be implemented across diverse local jurisdictions.

Latest HJR62 Activity

Companion Bills

TX HJR71

Same As Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR141

Same As Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HB1061

Enabled by Relating to the authority of a taxing unit other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the taxing unit may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Previously Filed As

TX SJR42

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR141

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR71

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR153

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that a political subdivision other than a school district, county, municipality, or junior college district may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR68

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX SJR26

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX SJR32

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR59

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

Similar Bills

TX SB12

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX HB11

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate and to the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

TX SB12

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.

TX HB126

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.

TX HB223

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.

TX SB20

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.

TX HB1095

Relating to the reduction of the amount of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled to reflect any reduction from the preceding tax year in the district's maximum compressed rate.

TX HJR83

Proposing a constitutional amendment to phase out ad valorem taxes on the residence homesteads of elderly persons by 2021.