Texas HB1577 expands the exemption from ad valorem taxation for the residence homestead of surviving spouses of certain first responders.

Texas HB1577 amends the Tax Code to expand the exemption from ad valorem taxation for the residence homestead of surviving spouses of first responders who are killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. The exemption applies if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the first responder. The bill defines "first responder" to include individuals listed under Section 615.003, Government Code, special agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, customs and border protection officers or border patrol agents of United States Customs and Border Protection, and.

Texas HB1577 expands the exemption from ad valorem taxation for the residence homestead of surviving spouses of certain first responders.

Texas HB1577 amends the Tax Code to expand the exemption from ad valorem taxation for the residence homestead of surviving spouses of first responders who are killed or fatally injured in the line of duty. The exemption applies if the surviving spouse has not remarried since the death of the first responder. The bill defines "first responder" to include individuals listed under Section 615.003, Government Code, special agents of United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, customs and border protection officers or border patrol agents of United States Customs and Border Protection, and.