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HJR 17TEXASSession 892State Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas Joint Resolution Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Abolish Local Ad Valorem Taxes by 2030

Original title: Proposing a constitutional amendment to abolish ad valorem taxes.

Last action · August 20, 2025: Referred to Ways & MeansSponsors: Brent Money and 2 others

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas s are prohibited from imposing es starting January 1, 2030, except as required to repay existing issued prior to that date. Voters will decide on the proposed constitutional amendment at an election scheduled for May 2, 2026.

Why it matters

Property owners across Texas would see the complete elimination of local property taxes after 2029, while local governments would lose their primary source of independent tax revenue outside of debt repayment obligations.

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

Property owners in Texas

Directly affected

Political subdivisions in Texas

Political subdivisions are prohibited from levying ad valorem taxes after January 1, 2030, except for the repayment of debt obligations issued prior to that date.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can local governments still collect property taxes after 2030 to pay off old debts?

Yes, s may continue to impose property taxes on or after January 1, 2030, strictly as necessary to pay off bonds or other obligations issued before that date until those debts are fully paid.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Aug 20, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Ways & Means
Aug 20, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Aug 15, 2025HouseIntroduced
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Complete Prohibition of Local Ad Valorem Taxation

The measure introduces a total ban on local property taxes after a specific future date, providing an explicit carve-out solely for legacy bonded debt obligations.

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Connected Entities

Brent Money, Andy Hopper, Texas and 1 more

PersonBrent Money“Joint resolution author”Map →

PersonAndy Hopper“Joint resolution author”Map →

locationTexas“State where the constitutional amendment applies”Map →

PersonSchatzline“Joint resolution author”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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