HB5297 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

PROP TX-SENIOR FREEZE-INCOME
Last Action

2/10/2026 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors

Rep. Nabeela Syed
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if an applicant or a member of the applicant's household incurs qualified medical expenses in the taxable year and withdraws moneys from a tax-deferred account to pay those qualified medical expenses, then the applicant may apply to the chief county assessment officer to deduct those amounts from the applicant's household income for the purpose of determining the applicant's eligibility for the low-income senior citizens assessment freeze homestead exemption. Effective immediately.
Actions

DateChamberAction
2/05/2026HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Nabeela Syed
2/10/2026HouseFirst Reading
2/10/2026HouseReferred to Rules Committee