By: Harrison H.J.R. No. 7
A JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Section 1, Article VIII, Texas Constitution, is
amended by adding Subsections (b-1) and (b-2) to read as follows:
(b-1) A political subdivision of this state may not impose
an ad valorem tax on real or personal property in this state for any
purpose on or after January 1, 2029.
(b-2) The state takes full responsibility for the guarantee
of the repayment of all bonds issued by a school district before
November 7, 2023, and secured by the revenue from the ad valorem
taxes imposed by those entities before January 1, 2029. The
legislature shall enact laws for the implementation of this
subsection.
SECTION 2. This proposed constitutional amendment shall be
submitted to the voters at an election to be held November 7, 2023.
The ballot shall be printed to permit voting for or against the
proposition: "The constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem
taxes."