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Read. Follow. Verify.Texas exempts sales tax on up to $25,000 of annual purchases for 100% disabled veterans starting January 1, 2026
Last action · July 30, 2025: FiledSponsor: Richard Raymond
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What This Bill Proposed
Beginning January 1, 2026, totally disabled veterans with a 100% disability rating in Texas are exempt from sales and use taxes on up to $25,000 of s purchased per calendar year. To claim the exemption, the veteran or an authorized buyer must complete and present a specific exemption certificate form developed by the comptroller at the time of purchase.
Qualifying veterans save on sales tax for retail purchases up to the $25,000 annual threshold, while retailers must accept the new comptroller-provided exemption certificates to process eligible tax-free transactions.
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.
qualified disabled veteran
Qualified disabled veterans receive a sales tax exemption on up to $25,000 of taxable items purchased annually, provided they complete and present an official exemption certificate.
comptroller of public accounts
The comptroller is required to develop an exemption certificate form and post it on the internet website no later than December 31, 2025.
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This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.
Procedural history
1 action- Jul 30, 2025HouseIntroducedFiled
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 75)
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