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HJR176: Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.

: Jared Patterson (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Mar 31, 2025
Property Interests
Property Interests--Homestead
Taxation
Taxation--Property-Appraisals & Appraisal Districts
Health
Disabilities, Persons with
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Fire Fighters & Police
Fire Fighters & Police--General
Health--Emergency Services & Personnel
Resolutions
Resolutions--Constitutional Amendments
Bill ProgressIntroduced
  1. 1Introduced (current step)
  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to provide for an exemption from ad valorem taxation of all or part of the market value of the residence homesteads of certain disabled first responders and their surviving spouses.

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