What this is
Texas voters will decide whether to change how farmland taxes work in a statewide election on May 2, 2026.
Texas voters will get a chance to decide how farmland taxes work in their state. On May 2, 2026, Texans will vote on a change to the Texas Constitution that affects property taxes for agricultural land. This matters because it could change how much tax farmers and landowners pay.
Right now, Texas has special tax rules for farmland. If landowners use their property for farming, they can get a lower tax rate based on how much money the land makes from farming. This lower rate is called the productivity value appraisal. The idea is to help farmers keep their land affordable.
The proposed constitutional amendment would remove these special farming tax rules. If voters approve this amendment, the old rules about requiring land to stay in agricultural use for a set period would go away. The rules about paying extra taxes if farmland gets sold or changed to a different use would also disappear. The change would take effect on January 1, 2027, if voters approve it in May 2026.
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This is a statewide decision that will affect how Texans think about farmland and property taxes. Every voter gets to help decide what happens next. Mark your calendar for May 2, 2026, if you want to weigh in on this important tax question.
Key details
- Ballot Date: May 2, 2026
- Effective Date: January 1, 2027
- Temporary Provision Expires: January 1, 2028
- Bill Number: HJR 37
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How this affects households
Under $30,000
This change won't affect your household unless you own farmland, which is uncommon at this income level.
$30,000-$60,000
Most families at this level don't own farmland, so this tax change won't impact your property taxes.
$60,000-$100,000
If you own farmland or rural property, removing these tax breaks could mean higher property taxes on that land.
Over $100,000
Households most likely to own farmland or investment agricultural property would lose valuable tax breaks, leading to higher property taxes.
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