Bill: HB 2711, 87(R) - 2021

Committee

House Ways & Means

Vote Recommendation

Vote Recommendation	Economic Freedom	Property Rights	Personal Responsibility	Limited Government	Individual Liberty
Yes	Neutral	Positive	Neutral	Neutral	Positive

Author(s)

Gina Hinojosa

Ryan Guillen

Jim Murphy

Bill Caption

Relating to the continuation of a residence homestead exemption from ad valorem taxation while the owner is temporarily absent because of service outside of the United States as a foreign service officer employed by the United States Department of State.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2711 would stipulate that a person does not lose their homestead exemption while temporarily absent from their Texas residence because they are stationed abroad as a foreign service officer in the employment of the United States Department of State.

Vote Recommendation Notes

Texas Action supports HB 2711 which supports individual liberty and property rights for the Texans whose homestead exemption would be protected while temporarily serving overseas as a foreign service officer with the State Department.

Source URL (retrieved on 08/18/2025 06:08 PM): http://reports.texasaction.com/bill/87r/hb2711?print_view=true