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SB 1391, 86th R.S.

Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation in homestead values, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.

Last action: Co-author authorized

Author: José Menéndez
Joint Author: Nathan Johnson
Coauthor: José Rodríguez | Royce West

Enabling legislation for: SJR 50

Subjects:
Aging
COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS
Disabilities, Persons with
EDUCATION, COMMISSIONER OF
Education--Primary & Secondary--Finance
Property Interests--Homestead
State Finances--Management & Control
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Taxation--Property-Tax Rate
Taxation--School District

Senate Committee: Property Tax (Paul Bettencourt, Brandon Creighton, Kelly Hancock, Juan Hinojosa, Angela Paxton)

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