Bill > HB1872

This bill repeals Section 11.43(h-1) of the Texas Tax Code, which previously required appraisal districts to periodically confirm that recipients of residence homestead exemptions still qualify for those exemptions. A residence homestead exemption is a tax break that reduces the taxable value of a person's primary home, typically available to homeowners who use the property as their main residence. By removing this periodic confirmation requirement, the bill would simplify the process for homeowners who have already been granted a homestead exemption, reducing administrative burden for both property owners and appraisal districts. The bill has an expedited effective date if it receives a two-thirds vote in the Texas Legislature, otherwise it will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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