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Texas Senate Bill SJR86

Texas 2025 - 89th Regular

Texas Senate Bill SJR86

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

Caption

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of property owned by certain disabled veterans.

Impact

If passed, SJR86 would represent a significant change to the tax obligations of disabled veterans, thereby impacting state statutes concerning property taxes. The enhancements to exemption values will facilitate financial support for veterans and their families, particularly at a time when property taxes may rise due to increased property valuations. This could lead to improving the economic conditions for disabled veterans, contributing to their quality of life and providing them with more resources to meet their needs.

Summary

SJR86 is a Senate Joint Resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would authorize the Texas legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation for property owned by certain disabled veterans. The resolution aims to amend Section 2(b), Article VIII of the Texas Constitution, which outlines existing tax exemption levels for disabled veterans. Currently, those with disability ratings varying from 10% to over 70% obtain different levels of property tax exemption, and SJR86 seeks to adjust these amounts upwards to provide greater financial relief to veterans.

Contention

While the bill aims to provide beneficial changes to exemptions for disabled veterans, it may encounter pushback regarding the financial implications of increasing these exemptions on state tax revenue. Some lawmakers may express concerns about the balance between providing necessary support to veterans and maintaining sufficient funding for other state services. Nevertheless, proponents of the bill argue that aiding disabled veterans is a critical responsibility that outweighs potential budgetary concerns.

Companion Bills

TX SB3060

Enabled by Relating to the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation to which certain disabled veterans are entitled.

Previously Filed As

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 HJR199

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district of the market value of the residence homestead of a person who is elderly or disabled.

TX SJR3

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to limit the maximum appraised value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes, to increase the amount of an exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust 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 certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

TX HJR115

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust 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.

TX HJR122

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and to adjust 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.

TX HJR158

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

TX HJR101

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation income-producing tangible personal property having a value of less than a certain amount.

TX HJR129

Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.

TX SJR78

Proposing a constitutional amendment exempting tangible personal property from ad valorem taxation.

TX SJR2

Proposing a constitutional amendment to increase the amount of the exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district applicable to residence homesteads, to adjust 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 certain exemption amounts, and to except certain appropriations to pay for school district ad valorem tax relief from the constitutional limitation on the rate of growth of appropriations.

Similar Bills

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