HB1837

PROP TX-GENERAL HOMESTEAD

Introduced·1/28/25
Introduced Text

HB1837 amends the Property Tax Code to increase the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption.

HB1837 amends the Property Tax Code by increasing the maximum reduction for the general homestead exemption. The bill specifies different maximum reductions based on the population size of the county. For taxable years 2025 through 2027, the maximum reduction is $10,000 in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants, $8,000 in counties contiguous to such counties, and $6,000 in all other counties. The bill also outlines procedures for verifying the accuracy of affidavits filed by applicants and provides for the automatic application of the exemption in certain circumstances.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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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