Texas 89th Legislature
Taxation--inheritance
3
Bills Enacted
2
Bill Authors
2 bills (67%) have bipartisan support.
Taxation--inheritance Filing Activity
Bills FiledPeak: Nov 12
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3 days with filingsNov 12 - Mar 7
2
Senate Bills
1
House Bills
3
Regular
100%
Republican
Compliance & Cost
Compliance Urgency
low3
Cost Impact
low3
Leading Authors
2
1
All Bills (3)
HJR2
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the legislature from imposing death taxes applicable to a decedent's property or the transfer of an estate, inheritance, legacy, succession, or gift.
Author: Charlie GerenRegular Session
SB2064
Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.
Relating to an exemption from certain taxes imposed on the transfer of a motor vehicle to a person from a decedent or the decedent's estate.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
SJR18
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.
Proposing a constitutional amendment prohibiting the imposition of a tax on the realized or unrealized capital gains of an individual, family, estate, or trust.
Author: Charles PerryRegular Session
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Texas laws on taxation--inheritance passed in 2025?
- The Texas 89th Legislature enacted 3 laws related to taxation--inheritance. These bills were authored by 2 different legislators and address various aspects of taxation--inheritance policy in Texas.
- Did taxation--inheritance bills originate in the Texas House or Senate?
- Taxation--inheritance legislation from the 89th Legislature includes 2 Senate bills and 1 House bills. Both chambers contributed significant legislation on this topic.
- Which Texas legislators authored the most taxation--inheritance bills?
- The leading authors of taxation--inheritance legislation include Sen. Charles Perry (R) with 2 bills, Rep. Charlie Geren (R) with 1 bills. These lawmakers have demonstrated particular focus on taxation--inheritance issues during the 89th Legislature.
- What subjects are related to taxation--inheritance in Texas law?
- Taxation--inheritance legislation frequently overlaps with Taxation, Resolutions--constitutional Amendments, Resolutions. Bills often address multiple related policy areas, so reviewing these connected subjects may provide additional context.
- Is there bipartisan support for taxation--inheritance legislation in Texas?
- Yes, 2 of the 3 taxation--inheritance bills (67%) have bipartisan sponsorship, with both Republican and Democrat sponsors. This indicates areas of cross-party agreement on taxation--inheritance policy.
- When do Texas taxation--inheritance laws from the 89th Legislature take effect?
- Most Texas legislation takes effect September 1, 2025, unless otherwise specified. Some taxation--inheritance bills may have immediate effective dates or delayed implementation schedules. Review individual bills for specific effective dates and compliance deadlines.
Legislative data provided by LegiScanLast updated: November 25, 2025
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