HJR 73 – Expanded tax relief for elderly or disabled

HJR 73 allows more local taxing entities to offer property tax relief to elderly and disabled Texans living on fixed, limited incomes. By extending tax freeze authority beyond just counties and cities to include entities like MUDs and hospital districts, it ensures vulnerable homeowners aren’t priced out of their homes due to ever-increasing tax burdens. It protects surviving spouses and provides stability for long-term residents. Furthermore, it maintains taxpayer accountability by preventing local officials from later undoing the protection once adopted.