Texas 89th Legislature, Regular Session Status: Died

HB 1548 — Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

Last action — Referred to Ways & Means: Mar 12 2025 11:15AM

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This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

The bill provides a tax exemption for certain guardians of disabled individuals.

This legislation aims to exempt a portion of the appraised value of the home from taxation for parents or guardians of disabled individuals. Specific details about the requirements and consequences are not available.

What this means for you
  • Families: This could potentially reduce the tax burden for families caring for a disabled person.

Summary

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.

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How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 5 section(s) of the Texas statutes: Section 11.13, Tax Code, Section 25.19(l), Tax Code, Section 26.062(h), Tax Code, Section 44.004(c), Education Code, Section 49.236(a), Water Code.

  • Section 11.13, Tax Code

    of this section adult his of this section a (the amount of which is fixed of this section) his either by by a , and the the disabled person who is 65 or older may not receive both a disabled and an elderly residence homestead but may either if a taxing unit has adopted both disabled person who is 65 or older may receive both a disabled and an elderly residence homestead → individual , is the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian, years of age the individual's , is the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian, years of age the determined the individual's by the . (d-1) The of a taxing unit an described by Subsection (d)(2) tax individual who is for more than one under Subsection (c) or more than one exemption under Subsection (d) tax is entitled to and receive from that taxing unit in that tax year only one exemption under each of those subsections individual who is for more than one under Subsection (c) or (d) tax is entitled to receive each of those exemptions tax

    amended

  • Section 25.19(l), Tax Code

    (5) → an individual who is the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian; (5) (6)

    amended

  • Section 26.062(h), Tax Code

    persons persons , → individuals who are are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, or are

    amended

  • Section 44.004(c), Education Code

    persons persons → individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are

    amended

  • Section 49.236(a), Water Code

    persons persons persons persons persons persons persons persons → individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are

    amended

  • persons persons persons persons → individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are

    amended

  • persons persons persons persons → individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are

    amended

  • persons persons persons persons → individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are individuals who are , are the parents or guardians of persons who are disabled and who reside with the parents or guardians, are

    amended

Action History

  1. Referred to Ways & Means

  2. Read first time

  3. Filed

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1548 do?
Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation by certain taxing units of a portion of the appraised value of the residence homestead of the parent or guardian of a person who is disabled and who resides with the parent or guardian.
Who sponsors HB 1548?
HB 1548 is sponsored by Richard Peña Raymond.
What is the current status of HB 1548?
This bill died with 89th Legislature, Regular Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1548?
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