Only one spouse needs to be 65 years of age or older to be eligible for the Texas over-65 homestead exemption.

Q: My wife turns 65 this year, but she is not listed on the deed to our house. I will not turn 65 for a few more years. How do we apply for over age 65 homestead exemption? Do we even qualify? I know we have to fill out a form for that. Is there anything else that needs to be done?

A: In Texas, even though you own the home and are under 65, the fact that your wife will turn 65 this year means that you can qualify for the over-65 exemption for the full year. Only one spouse needs to be 65 years of age or older to be eligible for the exemption.

The exemption will continue for subsequent years as long as you continue to live in the........

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