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SJR26: Proposing a constitutional amendment to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

: Lois Kolkhorst (R-TX) : May 25, 2026 Updated: Feb 3, 2025
Property Interests
Property Interests--Homestead
Taxation
Aging
Disabilities, Persons with
Taxation--Property-Exemptions
Special Districts & Authorities
Special Districts & Authorities--Water & Utility
Taxation--Property-Assessment & Collection
Special Districts & Authorities--Hospital
Special Districts & Authorities--Miscellaneous
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 to authorize a political subdivision other than a school district to establish a limitation on the amount of ad valorem taxes that the political subdivision may impose on the residence homesteads of persons who are disabled or elderly and their surviving spouses.

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