The Brief

Texas senior and disabled homeowners appear likely to get an increase in their homestead exemption as voters appeared to be on track to pass Proposition 11.

SJR 85 would increase the homestead property tax exemption for school district taxes from $10,000 to $60,000 for people who are disabled or 65 years old or older.

Elderly or disabled Texas homeowners could get homestead exemptions up to $200,000 if Proposition 13 also passes. Proposition 13 would increase the normal tax exemption from $100,000 to $140,000.

Texas senior and disabled homeowners appeared likely to see an increase in their homestead tax exemption as voters were on track to pass Proposition 11.

SJR 85 would increase the homestead property tax exemption for school district taxes from $10,000 to $60,000 for pe

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