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Texas Property Tax 101 – How Texas Property Taxes Work & How to Protest

Updated: May 2025

📍 Texas Property Taxes 101

Property taxes in Texas are among the highest in the country — because Texas doesn’t collect state income tax, local governments rely heavily on property tax revenue to fund schools, emergency services, infrastructure, and more. That puts a larger share of the tax burden on real estate owners — especially those with rentals, investment properties, or non-homesteaded homes.

The good news? Texas also offers some of the most generous property tax exemptions in the country — including the Homestead Exemption, Over-65 Exemption, and benefits for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

But exemptions are just the beginning. Filing a property tax protest is one of the most effective ways to reduce your tax burden, and it's a right you can exercise every year.

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💰 Who Pays the Highest Property Taxes in Texas?

Certain areas of Texas — particularly large metro counties with strong job markets, new developments, or fast-rising home prices — tend to pay the highest property tax bills. This is often due to new school bonds, population growth, and aggressive appraisal models used by local appraisal districts.

💰 Highest Property Tax Rates by Major Market Area

🏙️ County/City Area 📊 Est. Tax Rate 🏡 Avg. Home Price

Harris County (Houston) 2.31% 💲**$315,000**

Bexar County (San Antonio) 2.15% 💲**$300,000**

Tarrant County (Fort Worth) 2.21% 💲**$320,000**

Dallas County (Dallas) 2.22% 💲**$335,000**

Travis County (Austin) 1.96% 💲**$525,000**

Williamson County (North Austin) 2.14% 💲**$420,000**

Fort Bend County (SW Houston) 2.38% 💲**$340,000**

Collin County (North DFW) 2.23% 💲**$430,000**

🧾 How to Protest Your Property Taxes in Texas

📍 Available to all Texas property owners | Updated: May 2025

Your property tax value isn’t final — you have the right to protest it every year.

If you believe your property could be overvalued, you have the right to appeal your assessment with the County Appraisal District (CAD).

📅 Key Deadlines for 2025

🛑 Notice of Appraised Value Sent: Early April 2025
🛑 Property Tax Protest Deadline: May 15, 2025

Step-by-Step Guide to Filing a Protest

1️⃣ Review Your CAD Assessment

  • Visit your county’s Appraisal District (CAD) website.
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2️⃣ Gather Supporting Evidence

  • Recent sales data from similar properties.

  • Photos of property damage or defects affecting value.

  • Neighboring properties’ tax assessments (to compare values).

  • Third-party appraisal or tax consultant report

3️⃣ File a Protest with the CAD

4️⃣ Attend Your Informal Hearing

  • CAD may offer a settlement to reduce your valuation.

5️⃣ Formal Hearing

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💰 Save Money on Your Texas Property Taxes

Don’t wait—appealing your property tax assessment could save you thousands per year.

If you’re unsure where to start, Texas Tax Appeal can handle the entire process for you.


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🔹 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2025

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