HB1826

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

HB1826 amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption.

HB1826 amends the Property Tax Code to adjust the maximum income limitation for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption. For taxable year 2026, the maximum income limitation is set at $75,000. Beginning in taxable year 2027, the maximum income limitation will be the previous year's limit multiplied by one plus the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index. The bill also allows for an automatic exemption for the 2020 taxable year under certain conditions related to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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 25, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee