HB5096 - PROP TX-VETERANS-CAREGIVERS

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, in the case of a veteran with a disability who dies on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act, the exemption for veterans with a disability carries over to the benefit of a surviving immediate family member of the veteran if: (i) the immediate family member resided with the veteran and served as the veteran's caregiver immediately prior to the veteran's death; (ii) the veteran designated the immediate family member as the veteran's caregiver; and (iii) the immediate family member continues to use the residence as his or her primary residence.

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Mandate? Yes
Position: No position
Revenue Loss? Yes
Authority Preemption? Yes