HB5200Introduced in the House
PROP TAX-MUNICIPAL WORKERS
Introduced by Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar, District 22
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a homestead exemption is granted for property that (i) is located in a county with 1,000,000 or more inhabitants and (ii) is owned and occupied as a principal residence during the taxable year by a qualified municipal worker. Provides that the amount of the homestead exemption shall be a reduction from the equalized assessed value of the property in an amount equal to 5% of the equalized assessed value of the property. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 005-000-000
May 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Motion Filed to Suspend Rule 21 Rules Committee; Rep. Kam Buckner
Motion to Suspend Rule 21 - Prevailed 005-000-000
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