Austin, TX – State Rep. Brooks Landgraf (R-Odessa) proudly announced that House Bill 2730, which he joint-authored, passed the Texas House of Representatives this week with unanimous support. The bill now moves to the Senate and seeks to protect the homestead exemptions of homeowners across Texas.

Under current law, some appraisal districts have required homeowners to reapply for their homestead exemptions—even without credible evidence that they no longer qualify. H.B. 2730 addresses this by amending the Tax Code to prohibit chief appraisers from requiring a new application or confirmation of eligibility unless they have good reason to believe the homeowner no longer qualifies for the homestead exemption. In such cases, the appraiser must provide a written notice clearly stating the reasons for the request, along with the appropriate application form.

“This bill prevents homeowners from being burdened with unnecessary paperwork and ensures their exemption can’t be questioned without valid cause,” Landgraf said. “This is a win for all Texas homeowners,” Landgraf added. “It provides homeowners with peace of mind, knowing their homestead exemption is secure.”

H.B. 2730, which was filed by State Rep. Drew Darby (R-San Angelo) restores fairness and common sense to the property tax system. Rep. Landgraf remains committed to advancing this legislation in the Senate to protect the rights of Texas homeowners and reduce bureaucratic overreach.