House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 71

Proposing a constitutional amendment providing that a residence homestead is not subject to seizure or sale for delinquent ad valorem taxes.

Did not pass

Progress

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

Filled marks are milestones (committee report, floor passage, governor action). Larger marks hold more same-day actions.

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Other legislation this session sharing the most index topics.

Bill	Author	Progress	Status	Last action
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
HB 2723Relating to the requirement that a person submit an application for an exemption from ad valorem taxation for certain property used for human burial.	Charles CunninghamR	Became law	Became law	May 24, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
HB 851Relating to the determination and reporting of the number of residence homesteads of certain property owners for which the owner is receiving certain ad valorem tax benefits.	Mike SchofieldR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025Effective on 1/1/26
SB 4Relating to an increase in the amount of the exemption of residence homesteads from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the protection of school districts against certain losses in local revenue.	Paul BettencourtR	Became law	Became law	Jun 16, 2025See remarks for effective date
SB 2529Relating to the vote required by the governing body of a taxing unit to adopt an ad valorem tax rate that exceeds the voter-approval tax rate or authorize the issuance of tax bonds.	Paul BettencourtR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 22, 2025Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 249Relating to installment payments of ad valorem taxes imposed on residence homesteads in certain counties.	Diego BernalD	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 8, 2025Received from the House