Bill > HJR187

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would modify property tax exemptions for disabled veterans in Texas, updating the existing provisions to provide more flexible and graduated tax relief based on disability ratings. The amendment would allow the legislature to exempt a percentage of property value from ad valorem (annual property) taxation for veterans with different levels of service-connected disabilities, ranging from 10% to 100%. Specifically, veterans with disability ratings between 10-30% could receive a 20% property value exemption, those with 30-50% ratings could get a 40% exemption, those with 50-70% ratings could receive a 60% exemption, veterans with 70-99% ratings could get an 80% exemption, and those with 100% disability ratings could receive a full 100% property tax exemption. The resolution also maintains existing provisions for veterans over 65 or with specific disability conditions, and preserves exemption rights for surviving spouses and children of veterans. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters for approval in a November 4, 2025 election, with ballot language clearly describing the proposed change to veterans' property tax exemptions.

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