Texas Property Tax Protest Guides
Plain-English guides to protesting your property value in Texas, researched against the Tax Code, the Comptroller, and appraisal district sources.
How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Travis County
Filing with TCAD, building evidence, the informal review, the ARB hearing, and appeal options.
Texas Property Tax Protest Deadline for 2027
The May 15 rule, why 2027 rolls to May 17, proving you filed on time, and options if you missed it.
How to Read Your Texas Notice of Appraised Value
Market, appraised, and taxable value explained, and what to check before you protest.
Texas Homestead Exemption: Who Qualifies and How to Apply
The $140,000 school exemption, the 10% cap, buying mid-year, and how to apply.
Informal Review vs. ARB Hearing: What to Expect
How each stage works, what a settlement means, and how to prepare for the hearing.
Protest It Yourself or Hire a Property Tax Consultant?
How agents and contingency fees work, published provider fees, and what DIY involves.
Property Tax Protest Evidence Checklist for Texas Homeowners
Comparable sales, equity comparables, condition documentation, and certified appraisals.
Why Did My Property Appraisal Go Up?
Mass appraisal, record updates, the homestead cap, and appraisal vs. your tax bill.
Industrial Sites Map
Concrete plants, quarries, landfills, and waste sites in Travis County, checked against TCEQ records.
Protest Deadline Calculator
Enter your notice date to find the last day to file, with weekends and holidays applied.
These guides are general information, not legal or tax advice.