Bill > HB249

This bill modifies the Texas Tax Code to expand the categories of homeowners eligible for installment payments of ad valorem (property) taxes. Currently, the law allows installment tax payments for disabled or elderly individuals who qualify for certain property tax exemptions, and for disabled veterans or their unmarried surviving spouses. The bill adds a third category: homeowners who qualify for a homestead exemption in counties with a population over 1.5 million where more than 70 percent of the population lives in a single municipality (which likely refers to Harris County/Houston). The changes will apply to property taxes for tax years beginning on or after the bill's effective date of January 1, 2027. By expanding installment payment options, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for homeowners in making their property tax payments, potentially helping those in large urban counties manage their tax burden more effectively.

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