HB 3581 (89R): Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

89th Legislature, regular session · filed 2025-03-03 · Latest: Left pending in committee

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Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

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Relating to the period for redeeming the residence homestead of an elderly person sold at an ad valorem tax sale.

Source: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

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Bill history (latest 7 steps)

2025-05-05: Left pending in committee
2025-05-05: Testimony taken/registration(s) recorded in committee
2025-05-05: Considered in public hearing
2025-05-05: Scheduled for public hearing on . . .
2025-03-25: Referred to Ways & Means
2025-03-25: Read first time
2025-03-03: Filed

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Ad valorem: Latin for "according to value." An ad valorem tax is a percentage of what something is worth. Texas property taxes are ad valorem taxes: they are based on the appraised value of a home, land or business property. Florida property taxes are ad valorem taxes too.
Homestead exemption: A homestead is the home you own and live in as your main residence. A homestead exemption removes part of its value from property tax, so tax is charged on a smaller amount. Texas school districts must offer one; other local governments may offer more. In Florida, the Constitution currently sets a homestead exemption of up to $50,000 (the second $25,000 does not apply to school taxes).
Veto: The power of a president or governor to reject a bill passed by the legislature. Lawmakers can override a veto with a large enough vote (two-thirds of each chamber in Congress).

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Data: Texas Legislature Online bill history XML (Texas Legislative Council), ftp://ftp.legis.state.tx.us/bills/89R/billhistory/

Record st-tx-89r-hb3581 · catalog st-tx-tlo-bills-89r · updated 2026-11-03 by psicol tx-bills