HB1027Introduced in the House
PROP TX-VETERANS-SPOUSE
Introduced by John Cabello, District 90
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, for taxable year 2025 and thereafter, the homestead exemption for veterans with disabilities carries over to the benefit of a deceased veteran's remarried surviving spouse as long as the surviving spouse holds the legal or beneficial title to the property and permanently resides on the property (currently, the surviving spouse is not eligible for the exemption if the spouse remarries). Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
March 27, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
What do people think?
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Bill history
Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. John M. Cabello
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Property Tax Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
To Property Tax Subcommittee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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