HB1728

PROP TX-LONG-TIME OCCUPANT

Introduced·1/24/25
Introduced Text

HB1728 amends the Property Tax Code to apply the long-time occupant homestead exemption in all counties starting with taxable year 2026.

HB1728 amends the Property Tax Code to apply the long-time occupant homestead exemption in all counties starting with taxable year 2026. The exemption applies to qualified taxpayers who have occupied the same homestead property for at least 10 continuous years or 5 continuous years with assistance in the acquisition of the general homestead deduction. The exemption amount is the greater of the equalized assessed value minus the adjusted homestead value or the general homestead deduction.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:03 AM

Property Tax Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 3, 2025

House

To Property Tax Subcommittee

Feb 18, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee