The Texas Legislature is mandating changes in order to obtain Homestead Exemption on your property.  Anyone filing for Homestead Exemption AFTER September 1, 2011 will need to present additional documentation with their Homestead Exemption form.  For example, the State is now asking for you to submit a copy of your driver’s license and vehicle registration with your form.  Both the DL & registration address MUST MATCH the physical address of the property you are claiming as your homesteaded property.  For specific guidelines, visit the following link:  http://www.hcad.org/pdf/HB-252.pdf  or go to Harris County Appraisal District’s main website at http://www.hcad.org/