Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 89(R)

89(R) HB 2508

 

House Bill 2508

Effective: See below

House Author: Turner et al.

House Committee: Ways & Means

Senate Sponsor: Hughes et al.

Senate Committee: Local Government

 

House Bill 2508 amends the Tax Code to entitle the surviving spouse of a veteran of the U.S. armed services who died as a result of a service-connected condition or disease, regardless of the veteran's disability rating at the time of the veteran's death, to an exemption from property taxation of the total appraised value of the surviving spouse's residence homestead. The bill takes effect January 1, 2026, contingent on voter approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 133.