Your school property tax bill could drop, but only if voters approve a constitutional change
What it does
HB 1075 would exempt your residence homestead from the school district tax that pays for day-to-day school operations. The chief appraiser would grant the exemption without a separate application. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, the state would send school districts money to replace the operating tax revenue they lose because of the exemption. It cannot take effect unless voters approve a related constitutional amendment in 2027.
What it means for your community
Homeowners who live in their home would see the operations part of their school tax bill go down, while school districts would get state money to cover the gap. For tax rate limits and debt service, districts and assessors would keep using the property values that apply without the new exemption. The change applies only to taxes starting on or after January 1, 2028, so this school year is not affected. The decision point is the statewide vote on the constitutional amendment.
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