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SB1862Introduced in the Senate

PROP TX-30 YEAR HOMESTEAD

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Neil Anderson, District 47

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Property Tax Code. Establishes a homestead exemption for qualified homestead property that has been continuously owned, used, and occupied as the primary residence by the qualified taxpayer for at least 30 years any time prior to January 1 of the taxable year for which the exemption would apply. Requires taxpayers who have been granted an exemption to reapply on an annual basis. Provides that the assessor or chief county assessment officer may determine the eligibility of residential property to receive the homestead exemption by application, visual inspection, questionnaire, or other reasonable methods. Sets forth provisions concerning the review of exemptions granted under the provisions. Defines "qualified homestead property" and "qualified taxpayer". Amends the State Mandates Act to require implementation without reimbursement. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

October 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Neil Anderson

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson

  5. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Terri Bryant

  6. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chapin Rose

  7. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Donald P. DeWitte

  8. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Napoleon Harris III

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  11. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Craig Wilcox

  12. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Linda Holmes

  13. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  14. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Li Arellano, Jr.

  15. Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jason Plummer

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