HB 1872

AN ACT relating to the repeal of the requirement that each appraisal

House Bill • Landgraf | Noble

Filed

Bill introduced by legislator

Committee

Hearing

Passed Cmte

Calendar

Passed

Sent

Enrolled

Governor

Signed

Filed

Bill introduced by legislator

In Committee

Hearing Scheduled

Passed Committee

Floor Calendar

Passed Chamber

Sent to Other Chamber

Passed Both Chambers

Sent to Governor

Signed into Law

89th Regular Session

Jan 14, 2025 - Jun 2, 2025 • Session ended

Awaiting Committee Assignment

Bill filed, pending referral to House committee

← Back to Bills

Committee

Not yet assigned

Fiscal Note

Not available

What This Bill Does

Eliminates the requirement for appraisal districts to periodically verify that homeowners still qualify for residence homestead exemptions. Currently, homeowners must prove their continued eligibility for property tax exemptions; this bill removes that recurring confirmation process. The change reduces administrative burden for both appraisal districts and homeowners, streamlining the property tax exemption process.

Subject Areas

Property Interests--Homestead Taxation--Property-Exemptions Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts

Bill Text

relating to the repeal of the requirement that each appraisal
district periodically confirm that recipients of residence
homestead exemptions qualify for those exemptions.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1.  Section 11.43(h-1), Tax Code, is repealed.
SECTION 2.  This Act takes effect immediately if it receives
a vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to each house, as
provided by Section 39, Article III, Texas Constitution.  If this
Act does not receive the vote necessary for immediate effect, this
Act takes effect September 1, 2025.