House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 172

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a political subdivision of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the political subdivision.

Did not pass

Progress

61 days from first to latest action, across 5 recorded actions.

Filed
Mar 7
Referred to committee
Mar 31
Heard in committee
May 7
Reported from committee
May 7
Passed first chamber
Stopped here
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Reported favorably w/o amendment(s) Ways & Means
May 7, 2025 · House
Considered in formal meeting
May 7, 2025 · House
Referred to Ways & Means Ways & Means
Mar 31, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 31, 2025 · House
Filed
Mar 7, 2025 · House

Authors

Katrina PiersonR

In committee

Ways & Means
House
Referred Mar 31, 2025 · heard May 7, 2025 · reported after 37 days

Topics

Law Enforcement Property Interests: Homestead Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: Property-Exemptions

Bill text

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Bills on similar topics

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
HB 4060Relating to a local option exemption from ad valorem taxation by a taxing unit of all or part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a peace officer employed by the taxing unit.	Katrina PiersonR	Reported from committee	Did not pass	May 7, 2025Reported favorably w/o amendment(s)
HB 1577Relating to eligibility for the exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of certain first responders.	Mihaela PleșaD	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 12, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
SB 2173Relating to the effect of a tax certificate accompanying a transfer of certain property.	Tan ParkerR	Became law	Became law	May 28, 2025Effective on 9/1/25
SB 467Relating to a temporary exemption from ad valorem taxation of the appraised value of an improvement to a residence homestead that is completely destroyed by a fire.	Angela PaxtonR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 2508Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.	Chris TurnerD	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 2520Relating to the calculation of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes imposed by a school district on the residence homestead of an individual who is elderly or disabled.	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26