Bill authors
Senate Bill 278
Relating to an increase in the amount of the residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation by a school district and the increase of the exemption amount in subsequent years to reflect inflation, a reduction of the limitation on the total amount of ad valorem taxes that may be imposed by a school district on the homestead of a disabled or elderly person to reflect the increased exemption amounts, and the protection of school districts against the resulting loss in local revenue.
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Bill stages
Filed
Jan. 7, 2015
Approved by Senate
Approved by House
Became law
Senate committee
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Testimony taken in committee March 4, 2015
Actions
| Action | Date | Acting Chamber |
|---|---|---|
| Testimony taken in committee | 03/04/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Left pending in committee | 03/04/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Considered in public hearing | 03/04/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Scheduled for public hearing on . . . | 03/04/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Referred to Finance | 01/28/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Read first time | 01/28/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Filed | 01/07/2015 | Texas Senate |
| Received by the Secretary of the Senate | 01/07/2015 | Texas Senate |
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