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Introduced
08/15/2025
08/15/2025
In Committee
08/20/2025
08/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
09/03/2025
09/03/2025
Introduced Session
89th Legislature 2nd Special Session
Bill Summary
A JOINT RESOLUTION proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes (property taxes) in Texas, with a phased approach effective January 1, 2030. Ad valorem taxes, which are taxes levied on the assessed value of property, would be generally prohibited for political subdivisions after that date. However, the resolution includes an important exception: political subdivisions would still be allowed to continue imposing ad valorem taxes specifically to repay existing bond obligations or other financial commitments that were issued before January 1, 2030. The revenue from these continued property taxes would be strictly limited to repaying principal and interest on pre-existing debt until those obligations are fully paid. The proposed amendment would be submitted to Texas voters at an election on May 2, 2026, with ballot language asking voters to approve or reject "The constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes." This significant change would fundamentally alter how local governments in Texas fund their operations and services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to Ways & Means (on 08/20/2025)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=892&Bill=HJR17 |
BillText | https://capitol.texas.gov/tlodocs/892/billtext/html/HJ00017I.htm |
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