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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 78(R)

HOUSE BILL 217  

HOUSE AUTHOR: Hamric et al.

EFFECTIVE: See below         

SENATE SPONSOR: Van de Putte

House Bill 217 amends the Tax Code to limit the amount of school district ad valorem taxes that may be imposed on the homestead of a disabled person to the amount imposed in the first tax year in which the individual qualified that residence homestead for an exemption. The bill takes effect January 1, 2004, contingent on voter approval of a constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 21.