Every verified statewide exemption in Texas, with eligibility cited to statute and estimated savings. Local-option programs your county or city may add are out of scope — confirm those with your assessor.
Data as of July 2026.
| Program | For | Mechanism | Benefit | Scope | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Residence Homestead Exemption | Homestead Exemption | Value reduction | $140,000 | School only | Generally filed before May 1 (April 30); a late application may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date (Tax Code 11.431). |
| Age 65 or Older Residence Homestead Exemption (additional school exemption) | Senior (65+) Exemption | Value reduction | $60,000 | School only | Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date. |
| School District Tax Limitation (Tax Ceiling) for Age 65 or Older / Disabled Homeowners | Senior (65+) Exemption | Tax ceiling | Tax ceiling | School only | Takes effect when the qualifying age-65+/disabled exemption is granted; Form 50-311 documents the ceiling amount when transferring. |
| 100 Percent Disabled Veteran Residence Homestead Exemption | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Full exemption | 100% | All taxes | Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date. |
| Disabled Veteran Exemption (partial, by disability rating) | Disabled Veteran Exemption | Value reduction | Tiered | All taxes | Before May 1 (April 30); disabled veterans may file up to five years after the delinquency date. |
| Disabled Person Residence Homestead Exemption (additional school exemption) | Disabled Person Exemption | Value reduction | $60,000 | School only | Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to two years after the delinquency date. |
| Surviving Spouse of a 100% Disabled Veteran — Total Residence Homestead Exemption | Surviving Spouse Exemption | Full exemption | 100% | All taxes | Before May 1 (April 30); may be filed up to five years after the delinquency date. |
| Surviving Spouse of a First Responder Killed in the Line of Duty — Total Homestead Exemption | Surviving Spouse Exemption | Full exemption | 100% | All taxes | Before May 1 (April 30). |
| Surviving Spouse of a Member of the U.S. Armed Services Killed in the Line of Duty — Total Homestead Exemption | Surviving Spouse Exemption | Full exemption | 100% | All taxes | Before May 1 (April 30). |
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Informational only — not legal or tax advice. Exemption rules and amounts are summarized from official statutes and state tax-agency sources as of each program's verified date and can change by legislative session. Dollar figures are estimates derived from Census ACS county tax data, not actual bills. Confirm your eligibility and current amounts with your county assessor before relying on anything here.