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Texas House Bill HB1872

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas House Bill HB1872

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Caption

Relating to the repeal of the requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions.

Impact

If enacted, HB 1872 would significantly change how residence homestead exemptions are managed in Texas. Removing the verification requirement means that once homeowners receive the exemption, they will not be subject to periodic checks for continued eligibility. This could lead to a situation where some taxpayers may inadvertently continue to receive exemptions even if their qualifying status changes, potentially impacting local tax revenues and budget allocations.

Summary

House Bill 1872 seeks to repeal the existing requirement for appraisal districts to periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions continue to qualify for those exemptions. By removing this mandate, the bill intends to streamline the process for homeowners applying for and maintaining their homestead exemptions, thereby reducing the administrative burden on local appraisal districts. Proponents of the bill argue it simplifies the process for homeowners and can lead to more effective use of resources within appraisal districts.

Conclusion

Overall, HB 1872 represents a broader push for tax simplification in Texas. However, it raises important questions about balancing accessibility for homeowners with the responsibility to ensure tax laws are adhered to. The debate surrounding the bill underscores the tension between administrative efficiency and the safeguarding of public financial resources.

Contention

While supporters advocate for reducing bureaucratic processes, there are concerns regarding the implications of this repeal. Critics argue that without periodic confirmations, there could be instances of fraud or misuse of the exemption by individuals who no longer qualify. This poses a risk to local government revenues, as exemptions are a significant factor in property tax calculations. Opponents emphasize the need for some form of checks to preserve the integrity of the tax system and protect public funds.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Tax Code

  • Chapter 11. Taxable Property And Exemptions
    • Section: New Section

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

TX SB1801

Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions.

TX HB2747

Relating to a requirement that each appraisal district periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions.

TX HB419

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit other than a school district of a portion of the appraised value of a residence homestead based on the average appraised value in the preceding tax year of all qualified residence homesteads located in the same county.

TX HB794

Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.

TX HB32

Relating to limitations on increases in the appraised value for ad valorem tax purposes of residence homesteads and single-family residences other than residence homesteads.

TX SB546

Relating to the authority of the governing body of a taxing unit other than a school district to adopt an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion, expressed as a dollar amount, of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead and to the authority of the governing body of any taxing unit that has adopted an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a percentage of the appraised value of an individual's residence homestead to reduce the amount of or repeal the exemption.

TX HB523

Relating to the authority of an appraisal review board to direct changes in the appraisal roll and related appraisal records if a residence homestead is sold for less than the appraised value.

TX HB4077

Relating to the procedure for qualifying for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of an elderly person.

TX HB5013

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of 50 percent of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a person who has received a residence homestead exemption on the property for at least the preceding 10 years.

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.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.