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Texas House Bill HJR19

Texas 2025 - 89th 2nd C.S.

Texas House Bill HJR19

Voted on by House
 
Out of Senate Committee
 
Voted on by Senate
 
Sent toSOS
 
Proposed Const. Amend.
 

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

Impact

If enacted, HJR19 would have a significant impact on state tax laws particularly around property tax exemptions for veterans. It aims to lessen the financial burden on partially disabled veterans and their surviving spouses by providing a percentage-based tax exemption correlated to their level of disability. This amendment would allow the legislature to create detailed regulations regarding the administration of these exemptions, potentially enhancing the financial well-being of affected families.

Summary

HJR19 proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize the Texas legislature to provide exemptions from ad valorem taxation on part of the market value of the residence homestead of partially disabled veterans. The bill specifically targets veterans with a disability rating of at least 10% but less than 100%. Additionally, it includes provisions for the surviving spouses of such veterans, allowing them to inherit these tax exemptions under certain conditions, including not having remarried since the veteran's death and maintaining the residence homestead status.

Contention

The introduction of HJR19 may lead to discussions around equity and the prioritization of tax relief measures. Notable points of contention may arise concerning the fairness of allocating tax exemptions based on disability, potentially leading to debates on how to balance tax policy in favor of veterans while maintaining adequate revenue for state operations. There could be concerns from other groups regarding the implications of these benefits on state funding, potentially initiating discussions on the prioritization of resources for disabled veterans versus other sectors of the community.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX HJR38

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

TX HJR119

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

TX SJR77

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the market value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

TX HB2032

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

TX SB1126

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

TX HB297

Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

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.

TX HJR117

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

TX HB1932

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homesteads of certain disabled veterans and their surviving spouses.

TX HJR176

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 homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.