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TX HJR83
TX HJR83Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize the legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
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Introduced
11/12/2024
11/12/2024
In Committee
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
Crossed Over
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 legislature to exclude from the market value of real property for ad valorem tax purposes the value of any improvement, or any feature incorporated in an improvement, made to the property if the primary purpose of the improvement or feature is compliance with the requirements of standards that address accessible design of buildings or other facilities.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to the Texas Constitution that would allow the state legislature to provide property tax relief for improvements made to enhance accessibility in buildings and facilities. Specifically, the amendment would permit the legislature to exclude from a property's market value for ad valorem (property) tax purposes any improvements or features primarily designed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design. This means property owners who invest in modifications like wheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms, door widening, or other features that help people with disabilities navigate a building would not have these improvements increase their property tax assessment. The legislature would have the authority to create additional rules about qualifying for this tax exclusion, and the proposed amendment would be submitted to voters for approval at the November 4, 2025 election, with ballot language explaining the proposed change in clear terms.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amendment(s) (on 04/08/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HJR83 |
| Fiscal Note (Introduced) | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/fiscalnotes/html/HJ00083I.htm |
| BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/89R/billtext/html/HJ00083I.htm |
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