About Texas Property Tax Guide

Texas Property Tax Guide is a free, independent property tax information resource covering all 254 Texas counties. Our mission is to make the Texas property tax protest process understandable for every homeowner — regardless of their familiarity with appraisal law.

What We Cover

• Protest deadlines, procedures, and strategy for all 254 Texas counties
• Central Appraisal District contact information, online portal links, and chief appraiser names
• Homestead and other exemptions with Tax Code citations
• Evidence strategies including unequal appraisal methodology
• The complete Texas property tax timeline and appeals process

Editorial Policy

All content is reviewed against primary sources — the Texas Tax Code (statutes.capitol.texas.gov), the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and individual Central Appraisal District websites. We cite specific Tax Code sections inline. Pages are reviewed and updated at least quarterly, and immediately when major legislation changes (such as constitutional amendments passed in November 2025).

Affiliate relationships (see our Disclosure Policy) do not influence our county data, legal summaries, or protest strategy recommendations.

Contact

For corrections or feedback, please use the contact form below. We take accuracy seriously — if you find an error, please let us know and we will correct it promptly.

Key Sources

• Texas Comptroller — Property Tax
• Texas Tax Code Chapter 41 (Protests)
• Texas Tax Code Chapter 11 (Exemptions)
• Texas Tax Code Chapter 23 (Appraisal Methods)
• Texas Association of Appraisal Districts (TAAD)

This site is not affiliated with the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, or any Central Appraisal District.