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Record Tax Relief

Relief for Texans

Helping Texans Keep More of What They Earn

Texans deserve to keep more of the money they earn, which is why property tax relief remains a top priority for Speaker Burrows.

During the 89th Legislative Session, the Texas House passed an unprecedented $51 billion property tax relief package to ease the burden on Texas families, homeowners, small businesses and job creators. The work is not finished, with Speaker Burrows working with lawmakers and state leaders to secure additional relief during the 2027 legislative session.

Tax Relief by the Numbers

Historic Savings for Texas Taxpayers

In property tax relief approved during the 89th Legislative Session.
$ 0 Billion
Homestead exemption available to Texas homeowners.
$ 0
Total homestead exemption for seniors and Texans with disabilities.
$ 0
Business personal property tax exemption for Texas businesses.
$ 0

Property Tax Reforms

Local governments continue to drive rising property taxes across Texas.

To offset those increases, the 89th Texas Legislature approved a record $51 billion in property tax relief, along with other reforms to better protect taxpayers.

  • Raised the homestead exemption for Texas homeowners by 40%—from $100,000 to $140,000 (SB 4 & SJR 2)
  • Increased the total homestead exemption for seniors and Texans with disabilities to $200,000 (SB 23 & SJR 85)
  • Raised the business personal property tax exemption from $2,500 to $125,000—one of the highest levels in the nation
  • Permitting small businesses to exempt items such as office furniture, computers and manufacturing equipment from taxation
  • Allowing business owners reinvest those savings into growth, higher wages and new jobs (HJR 1 & HB 9)
  • Closed a loophole that had been abused by local governments trying to raise property taxes after a disaster without voter approval (HB 30)
  • Provided property tax relief for homeowners whose homes were destroyed by fire (SB 467)
  • Granted a full property tax exemption to surviving spouses of veterans who died from service-connected conditions (HB 2508)
  • Made property tax refunds automatic so eligible Texans receive them without having to apply (SB 850)
  • Prevented appraisal districts from requiring a homeowner to reapply for a homestead exemption without evidence that eligibility has changed (HB 2730)
  • Expanded deadlines for split property tax payments when tax bills are mailed late, helping taxpayers avoid penalties (HB 2742)

Additional Tax Relief

Texas is a national leader in low taxes and responsible fiscal policy.

Under Speaker Burrows’ leadership, the Texas House passed additional tax reforms during the 89th Legislative Session to reduce the burden on families, job creators and taxpayers.

  • Permanently banned a state death tax in the Texas Constitution to help families keep property and assets after the loss of a loved one (HJR 2)
  • Prohibited taxes on securities transactions and securities-related occupations to protect investments and support Texas’ economic competitiveness (HJR 4)
  • Helped families and teachers save on school supplies by moving the back-to-school sales tax holiday to the first weekend in August (SB 1415)
  • Eliminated taxes on vehicles inherited from a deceased family member (SB 2064)
  • Created a centralized database of local tax rates and bond information to give taxpayers easier access to important tax and spending information (HB 103)
  • Exempted animal feed from inventory taxes, helping reduce costs for livestock producers, feed suppliers and consumers (HB 1399)
  • Kept more local tax dollars in the communities where they were generated by closing loopholes in housing finance corporation tax exemptions (HB 21)
  • Helped counties stretch taxpayer dollars further by exempting public service vehicles from state motor fuel taxes on gas and diesel (HB 1109)
  • Protected farmers and ranchers from losing valuable tax benefits when agricultural land changes ownership but continues to be used for agriculture (HB 1244)
  • Provided tax relief for Texas’ exotic and game animal industry by exempting these animals from state sales and use taxes (HB 135)
  • Eliminated taxes on intangible personal property, including stocks, trademarks, cryptocurrency and other intellectual property (HB 22)

More Relief Ahead

Despite the Texas Legislature delivering significant tax relief, rising property values and runaway local government spending continue to eat away at those gains. Speaker Burrows believes there is more the state can do to improve transparency, strengthen taxpayer protections and identify opportunities for further relief.

As lawmakers prepare for the 2027 session, Speaker Burrows has directed House committees to explore a range of property tax issues, including appraisal practices, unchecked local government spending and ways to make the entire system more transparent, predictable and taxpayer friendly.