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TX HJR88
TX HJR88Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
04/28/2025
04/28/2025
Crossed Over
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
Passed
Dead
06/02/2025
06/02/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature Regular Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the commissioners court of a county to exempt from ad valorem taxation by each political subdivision that taxes the property the portion of the assessed value of a person's property that is attributable to the installation in or on the property of a rainwater harvesting or graywater system.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow county commissioners courts to provide property tax exemptions for rainwater harvesting and graywater systems. Specifically, the amendment would authorize counties to exempt from ad valorem taxation (property taxes) the portion of a property's assessed value that is directly related to the installation of these water conservation systems. Ad valorem taxation refers to property taxes that are calculated based on the assessed value of the property. The proposed amendment would give the legislature the ability to create general laws establishing this exemption and set additional eligibility requirements. If approved, voters would have the opportunity to support this amendment at an election on November 4, 2025, with ballot language that clearly describes the proposed tax exemption for rainwater harvesting and graywater systems. This resolution aims to incentivize water conservation efforts by providing a financial benefit to property owners who invest in these environmentally friendly water management technologies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Received from the House (on 05/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR88 |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00088E.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00088H.htm |
| Analysis (House Committee Report) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/analysis/html/HJ00088H.htm |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HJ00088I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00088I.htm |
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