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HB 2039TEXASSession 89RState Billdead

Did Not Advance

Texas HB 2039 Exempts Home Energy Efficiency Upgrades from Property Tax Appraisals

Original title: Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the amount of the appraised value of residential real property that arises from the installation in the property of certain energy efficiency-related improvements.

Last action · March 14, 2025: Referred to Ways & MeansSponsor: Barbara Gervin-Hawkins

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What This Bill Proposed

Texas homeowners can exempt the added property value from energy efficiency-related home improvements, such as high-efficiency HVAC systems, solar-ready equipment, and insulation, beginning with the 2026 tax year if voters approve a constitutional amendment.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Residential real property owners in Texas

Homeowners who install qualifying energy efficiency improvements become entitled to an exemption on the portion of their property's appraised value arising from those improvements.

Directly affected

Local tax officials and chief appraisers

Appraisal districts must administer the new exemption and follow comptroller-developed guidelines when evaluating property values.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What specific home improvements qualify for the tax exemption?

Qualifying improvements include high-efficiency HVAC systems, central air conditioning , high-efficiency heat pumps, attic insulation, radiant barriers, smart thermostats, high-efficiency water heaters, electric vehicle charging demand response technology, high-efficiency windows, and the sealing or resealing of doors, windows, or other openings.

Do I need to reapply for this property tax exemption every year?

No. Once allowed under Section 11.43(c) of the Tax Code, the exemption does not need to be claimed in subsequent years unless the chief appraiser requests a new application confirming qualification or the property changes ownership.

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Where This Stands

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

Procedural history

3 actions

Mar 14, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Ways & Means
Mar 14, 2025HouseIntroduced
Read first time
Jan 23, 2025HouseIntroduced
Filed

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Connected Entities

Tax Code, State Energy Conservation Office

OrganizationTax Code“Amended to add Section 11.272 and update Section 11.43(c)”Map →

OrganizationState Energy Conservation Office“Assists the comptroller in developing guidelines for local officials”Map →

Sources

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capitol.texas.gov

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