House joint resolution · 892

HJR 37

Proposing a constitutional amendment repealing the provisions that require that land be devoted to agricultural use for a specified period to be eligible for appraisal for ad valorem tax purposes on the basis of its productivity value and that subject land appraised on that basis to an additional tax when the land is diverted to a purpose other than agricultural use or sold.

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Aug 22
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Filed
Aug 22, 2025 · House

Authors

and 1 coauthor or sponsor

Andy HopperR

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Richard Hayes cosponsorR

Topics

Agriculture Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: Property-Assessment & Collection Taxation: Property-Exemptions

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HB 41Relating to the establishment of a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain taxing units may impose on the residence homesteads of individuals who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.	Mike SchofieldR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Aug 20, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 6Proposing a constitutional amendment establishing a limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that certain political subdivisions may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.	Mike SchofieldR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Aug 20, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
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HB 240Relating to the definitions of certain terms for purposes of the exemption from ad valorem taxation of farm products in the hands of the producer.	Mark DorazioR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Aug 20, 2025Referred to Ways & Means