House joint resolution · 89R

HJR 97

Proposing 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.

Did not pass

Progress

168 days from first to latest action, across 6 recorded actions.

Filed
Nov 18
Referred to committee
Mar 10
Heard in committee
May 5
Reported from committee
Stopped here
Passed first chamber
Passed second chamber

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Full history

Every action recorded by Texas Legislature Online.

Left pending in committee
May 5, 2025 · House
Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee Ways & Means
May 5, 2025 · House
Considered in public hearing Ways & Means
May 5, 2025 · House
Referred to Ways & Means Ways & Means
Mar 10, 2025 · House
Read first time
Mar 10, 2025 · House
Filed
Nov 18, 2024 · House

Authors

Richard RaymondD

In committee

Ways & Means
House
Referred Mar 10, 2025 · heard May 5, 2025 · never reported

Topics

Property Interests: Real Property Taxation: Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts Taxation: Property-Exemptions Water: Development Water: General

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 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
HJR 168Proposing 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.	Andy HopperR	Referred to committee	Did not pass	Mar 26, 2025Referred to Ways & Means
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
HB 247Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of real property located in certain counties that arises from the installation or construction on the property of border security infrastructure and related improvements and to the consideration of the price paid by certain governmental entities for a parcel of or easement in real property purchased for the purpose of installing or constructing such infrastructure when appraising other real property.	Ryan GuillenR	Became law	Became law	Jun 20, 2025See remarks for effective date
HB 972Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of a portion of the appraised value of a property other than a residence homestead that is the primary residence of an adult who has an intellectual or developmental disability and who must be related to the owner or trustee of the property within a certain degree by consanguinity.	Candy NobleR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	Apr 28, 2025Referred to Local Government
SB 1754Relating to the authority of a taxing unit to enter into an agreement to exempt from ad valorem taxation a portion of the value of property on which a renewable energy facility is located or is planned to be located.	Brian BirdwellR	Passed first chamber	Did not pass	May 2, 2025Referred to Ways & Means