House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 168

Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.

Did not pass

Progress

20 days from first to latest action, across 3 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 6
Referred to committee
Mar 26
Heard in committee
Stopped here
Reported from committee
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

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Referred to Ways & Means Ways & Means
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 26, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 6, 2025 · House

Authors

Andy HopperR

In committee

Ways & Means
House
Referred Mar 26, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Agriculture Special Districts & Authorities: Groundwater Conserve Dist.Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: Property-Exemptions Water: Development Water: General

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Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 3935Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of certain land that is located in a priority groundwater management area and is not irrigated.	Andy HopperR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 27, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
HJR 97Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the market value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.	Richard RaymondD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 1370Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property that arises from the use of xeriscape on the property.	Richard RaymondD	Heard in committee	Did not pass	May 5, 2025Left pending in committee
HB 3370Relating to late applications for the appraisal of land for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified timber land following the death of the owner of the land.	Trent AshbyR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1244Relating to the eligibility of land to continue to be appraised for ad valorem tax purposes as qualified open-space land following a transfer to a person who uses the land in materially the same way as the former owner and to late applications for such appraisal filed by the new owner of the land.	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 1399Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of tangible personal property consisting of animal feed held by the owner of the property for sale at retail.	Cody HarrisR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025See remarks for effective date