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HJR 25

Proposing a constitutional amendment authorizing the legislature to exempt from ad valorem taxation a percentage of the assessed value of property owned by certain disabled veterans.

89th Legislature, 2nd Called Session (2025)

Proposes Texas constitutional amendment allowing legislature to grant disabled veterans property tax exemptions on homes, pending voter approval.

Referred to Ways & Means
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Bill Summary · HJR 25

Legislative bill overview

HJR 25 proposes a Texas constitutional amendment that would allow the state legislature to create property tax exemptions for disabled veterans. Rather than mandating a specific exemption amount, it grants lawmakers flexibility to exempt any percentage of assessed property value they determine appropriate for this veteran population.

Why is this important

Property tax exemptions directly reduce the financial burden on homeowners, which is particularly significant for disabled veterans who may have fixed or limited incomes. This amendment would require voter approval and, if passed, would permanently alter Texas's tax code to accommodate veteran-specific benefits at the state level rather than relying solely on local discretion.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact uncertainty: The amendment doesn't specify exemption percentages, making it impossible to predict revenue loss for schools, counties, and other taxing entities that depend on property tax revenue
  • Equity questions: Determining which disabled veterans qualify and at what disability level may create fairness concerns, and could exclude some military-connected individuals deemed ineligible
  • Local government burden: Property tax exemptions shift costs onto other taxpayers and may strain local services in counties with high concentrations of disabled veterans

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

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