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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 84(R)

House Bill 992

House Author:  Bonnen, Dennis et al.

Effective:  See below

Senate Sponsor:  Taylor, Larry et al.


            House Bill 992 amends the Tax Code to extend the property tax exemption of the total appraised value of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran to the surviving spouse of a 100 percent or totally disabled veteran who died before the law authorizing a residence homestead exemption for such a veteran took effect. The bill takes effect January 1, 2016, contingent on voter approval of the constitutional amendment proposed by House Joint Resolution 75.