(a) Except as provided by Subsection (c), an individual is entitled to an exemption from taxation of one motor vehicle owned by the individual that is used in the course of the individual’s occupation or profession and is also used for personal activities of the owner that do not involve the production of income.
(b) In this section, “motor vehicle” means a passenger car or light truck as those terms are defined by § 502.001, Transportation Code.

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Terms Used In Texas Tax Code 11.254

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) A person who has been granted or applied for an exemption under this section may not apply for another exemption under this section until after the application or exemption has been denied.
(d) This section does not apply to a motor vehicle used to transport passengers for hire.