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HB 2032TEXASSession 89RState Billdead
Did Not Advance

Texas House Bill 2032 Provides Partial Property Tax Exemptions for Partially Disabled Veterans Based on Disability Rating

Original title: Relating to the exemption from ad valorem taxation of part of the appraised value of the residence homestead of a partially disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of such a veteran based on the disability rating of the veteran.

Last action · May 5, 2025: Left pending in committeeSponsors: Liz Campos and 1 other

Companion · SB 1126same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Proposed

Texas House Bill 2032 allows partially disabled veterans with a between 10 and 99 percent to receive a property tax exemption on a percentage of their 's appraised value equal to their rating, effective January 1, 2026, pending voter approval of a constitutional amendment.

Background
  • In Texas, property tax exemptions for residence homesteads are established under Chapter 11 of the Tax Code and typically require voter approval via constitutional amendments. context
  • House Bill 2032 was introduced during the 89th Regular Legislative Session in Texas. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Partially disabled veterans

Eligible individuals receive a property tax exemption on a percentage of their residence homestead's appraised value that matches their disability rating.

Directly affected

Surviving spouses of partially disabled veterans

Unremarried surviving spouses are entitled to receive the same percentage-based property tax exemption on the qualifying residence homestead.

Directly affected

Appraisal districts

Chief appraisers must accept, process, and evaluate applications for the new exemption, issue written certificates for relocating spouses, and manage late filings.

Directly affected

Local governments

Taxing units must recalculate tax rolls, adjust tax bills, issue refunds for overpayments, and incorporate the new exemptions into calculations of lost ad valorem tax revenue.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who qualifies for the new property tax exemption under HB 2032?
Disabled veterans with a of at least 10 percent but less than 100 percent qualify for a percentage-based exemption on their equal to their rating.
Can surviving spouses of partially disabled veterans claim this exemption?
Yes, an unremarried surviving spouse of a qualifying disabled veteran is entitled to the same percentage exemption on the homestead if they continue to reside in the property.
What is the deadline for applying for this homestead exemption?
A person must apply for the exemption no later than the first anniversary of the date they qualified for it, though late applications may be accepted up to five years after the tax delinquency date.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · in House committee.

Procedural history

7 actions
  1. May 5, 2025House
    Left pending in committee
  2. May 5, 2025House
    Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
  3. May 5, 2025House
    Considered in public hearing
  4. May 5, 2025House
    Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
  5. Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
    Referred to Ways & Means
  6. Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Read first time
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  1. Jan 23, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Filed

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Sponsors

Liz CamposHouse · District 119DemocraticAuthor
Marc LaHoodHouse · District 121RepublicanAuthor

Discoveries

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policy shift98% confidence

Extension of Percentage-Based Homestead Exemptions to Partially Disabled Veterans

The bill extends percentage-based property tax exemptions—previously restricted to 100 percent disabled veterans—to partially disabled veterans starting at a 10 percent rating.

Tax Code

Connected Entities

Tax Code, House Committee on Ways & Means, Local Government Code and 2 more
OrganizationTax Code“Texas state legal code being amended by the bill”Map →
OrganizationHouse Committee on Ways & Means“House committee where the bill was left pending”Map →
OrganizationLocal Government Code“Texas state legal code being amended regarding lost ad valorem tax revenue”Map →
PersonLiz Campos“Primary sponsor of House Bill 2032”Map →
PersonMarc LaHood“Co-sponsor of House Bill 2032”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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