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SB 1807

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

104th Regular Session Introduced by Javier Cervantes and 5 co-sponsors

SB 1807 - PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE OverviewBill Number: SB 1807 Title: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments Introduced: March 03, 2025 Purpose and

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Suzy Glowiak Hilton
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Bill Summary · SB 1807

SB 1807 - PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE

Overview

Bill Number: SB 1807
Title: PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE
Status: Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Introduced: March 03, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary goal of SB 1807, also known as the "Senior Freeze" bill, is to provide property tax relief for senior homeowners in the state. The legislation aims to address concerns about the rising cost of living and the financial burden that increasing property taxes can place on retired individuals living on fixed incomes.

Key Provisions

  • Allows homeowners aged 65 and older to "freeze" their property tax assessments at the value in effect when they reach 65 or the year they apply for the freeze, whichever is later
  • Requires the frozen assessment to remain in place for as long as the senior homeowner continues to own and occupy the property
  • Provides an exemption from any future increases in the property's assessed value due to inflation, improvements, or other factors
  • Requires the state to reimburse local governments for the revenue lost due to the tax freeze to ensure they can maintain essential services

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Senior homeowners aged 65 and older would directly benefit from the property tax freeze, shielding them from rising housing costs and allowing them to remain in their homes
  • Local governments may see a reduction in property tax revenue, which would be offset by state reimbursements to ensure continued funding for schools, infrastructure, and other public services
  • The state budget would need to allocate additional funds to cover the local government reimbursements, potentially requiring tradeoffs or new revenue sources

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SB 1807 has been re-referred to the Assignments committee after passing an initial reading. The bill will need to clear several more legislative hurdles, including committee approvals and floor votes in both the state Senate and House, before being sent to the governor for potential signature into law. If enacted, the property tax freeze provisions would likely take effect for the next tax year following the bill's passage.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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