How to Protest Your Property Tax in Texas
Texas homeowners can protest their property tax assessment if they believe it's too high. This guide covers the 2026 protest deadline, required evidence, and step-by-step process.
2026 Protest Deadline: May 15 or May 31 with extension
Don't miss your window. Missing the deadline means waiting another full year.
How Texas Assesses Property
Texas assesses residential property at 100% of market value.
Texas assesses property at 100% of market value.
The Protest Process
Appeals are heard by the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). An informal review is available before filing a formal protest.
Appraisal District (Informal)
Appraisal Review Board (ARB)
District Court / Binding Arbitration
State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH)
Texas Protest Deadline
Deadline: May 15 or May 31 with extension
Typical window: April - May
What Overassessment Costs Texas Homeowners
The median home in Texas is worth $238,000. If your assessment is just 10% too high, you may be overpaying:
~$381/year
Effective tax rate: 1.6% · Median value: $238,000
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Texas Counties
Bell County
Median: $246,375 · Rate: 1.62%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is delivered, whichever is later
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Bexar County
Median: $265,000 · Rate: 2.03-2.12%
Deadline: May 15th or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Brazoria County
Median: $341,000 · Rate: 1.70%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Brazos County
Median: $278,820 · Rate: 1.80%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later
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Cameron County
Median: $155,094 · Rate: 1.33%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Collin County
Median: $496,962 · Rate: 1.49%
Deadline: May 15 or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was sent, whichever is later
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Comal County
Median: $420,000 · Rate: 1.46%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days from the date of the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later
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Dallas County
Median: $308,210 · Rate: 1.74%
Deadline: May 15, 2026
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Denton County
Median: $438,301 · Rate: 1.49%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later
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Ector County
Median: $115,000 · Rate: 1.72%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from the date your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later
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El Paso County
Median: $208,198 · Rate: 2.00%
Deadline: May 15th or 30 days from the date on your Notice of Appraised Value
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Ellis County
Median: $332,264 · Rate: 1.33%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later
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Fort Bend County
Median: $380,524 · Rate: 1.87%
Deadline: May 15th or 30 days after your notice of appraised value was mailed, whichever is later
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Galveston County
Median: $280,000 · Rate: 1.54%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after the date of the appraisal notice, whichever is later
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Grayson County
Median: $278,080 · Rate: 2.09%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after receiving your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later
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Gregg County
Median: $171,900 · Rate: 1.04%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from the date your notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later
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Guadalupe County
Median: $288,797 · Rate: 1.69%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the notice of assessed value is mailed, whichever is later
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Harris County
Median: $301,700 · Rate: 1.46%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value is mailed, whichever is later
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Hays County
Median: $409,280 · Rate: 1.71%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the appraisal district sends a notice of appraised value, whichever is later
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Hidalgo County
Median: $144,588 · Rate: 1.87%
Deadline: May 15
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Jefferson County
Median: $130,101 · Rate: 2.24%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later
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Johnson County
Median: $225,000 · Rate: 2.20%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days from the date the notice was mailed, whichever is later
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Kaufman County
Median: $256,900 · Rate: 1.74%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Lubbock County
Median: $240,000 · Rate: 1.86%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the date the notice was mailed, whichever is later
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McLennan County
Median: $262,928 · Rate: 1.79%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from receipt of appraisal notice, whichever is later
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Midland County
Median: $237,990 · Rate: 1.15%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after receiving your notice of appraised value, whichever is later
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Montgomery County
Median: $314,556 · Rate: 1.39%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Nueces County
Median: $218,000 · Rate: 1.53%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or within 30 days after delivery of your notice of appraised value, whichever is later
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Parker County
Median: $335,640 · Rate: 1.54%
Deadline: May 31, 2026, or 30 days from the date the appraisal notice is delivered, whichever is later
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Potter County
Median: $80,600 · Rate: 1.76%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days from notice delivery date, whichever is later
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Randall County
Median: $225,053 · Rate: 1.78%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the notice of appraised value was mailed, whichever is later
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Rockwall County
Median: $416,497 · Rate: 1.49%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your appraisal notice is mailed, whichever is later
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San Patricio County
Median: $177,138 · Rate: 1.88%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the notice of appraised value is delivered, whichever is later
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Smith County
Median: $202,951 · Rate: 1.53%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from the date of the Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later
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Tarrant County
Median: $351,900 · Rate: 1.47%
Deadline: May 15, 2026
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Taylor County
Median: $148,796 · Rate: 2.16%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after notice is mailed, whichever is later
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Tom Green County
Median: $186,700 · Rate: 1.11%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is delivered, whichever is later
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Travis County
Median: $492,802 · Rate: 1.65%
Deadline: May 15, 2026 (or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later)
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Victoria County
Median: $180,260 · Rate: 1.42%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your notice of appraised value was mailed, whichever is later
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Webb County
Median: $178,544 · Rate: 1.54%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days from the date your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later
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Wichita County
Median: $113,000 · Rate: 1.79%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after receiving your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later
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Williamson County
Median: $370,100 · Rate: 1.68%
Deadline: May 15, 2026, or 30 days after the Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later
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Key Terms for Texas Homeowners
The estimated market value of a property as determined by the county assessor or an independent appraiser.
In Texas, the independent panel that hears property tax protests and decides whether the appraisal district's value should be adjusted.
The process of formally challenging your property's assessed value with the local appraisal district. Term used primarily in Texas.
A tax benefit that reduces the taxable value of a primary residence. Available in many states, though rules and amounts vary significantly.
An optional first step in the appeal process where a property owner discusses their assessment directly with the assessor's office before filing a formal appeal.
Guides & Resources
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- How to Appeal Your Property Taxes: The Complete Guide (2026)
- Senior Property Tax Exemptions by State: The Complete 2026 Guide
- Property Tax Appeal Deadlines by State: The Complete 2026 Calendar
- Can Appealing Your Property Taxes Actually Raise Them? Here's the Truth
- Best Property Tax Appeal Services in 2026: Pricing, Coverage, and What to Know
- Best DIY Property Tax Appeal Tools & Resources (2026)
- Best Ways to Lower Your Property Taxes (2026): 9 Methods That Work
- Property Tax Exemptions Guide: 8 Types That Could Save You Thousands (2026)
- Property Tax Appeal Statistics: Success Rates, Savings & Data (2026)
- Property Tax Appeal Letter Template: How to Write a Winning Appeal (2026)
- Understanding Your Property Assessment Notice: What Every Homeowner Should Know
- Property Tax Appeal Success Rates: What the Data Shows
- What Happens at a Property Tax Appeal Hearing (And How to Prepare)
- How Much Does Ownwell Cost? Pricing Breakdown & Comparison (2026)
- How Much Does a Property Tax Appeal Cost?
- How to Find Comparable Sales for Your Property Tax Appeal
- Texas Property Tax Protest Guide (2026)
- Property Tax Appeal After Home Renovation
- How to Lower Property Taxes Without Filing an Appeal
- First-Time Homebuyer's Guide to Property Taxes
- How to Read Your Property Tax Bill
- Is My Property Overassessed? How to Tell
- How Long Does a Property Tax Appeal Take?
- Property Tax Appeals for Investment Properties
- What Happens If You Don't Pay Property Taxes?
- How to Appeal Property Taxes as a Senior
- How Do I Appeal My Property Taxes Myself? Complete DIY Guide
- Are Property Tax Protest Companies Worth It? Cost vs. Savings Analysis
- What to Write When Protesting Property Taxes: Examples & Templates
- What Is the Best Evidence to Protest Property Taxes? Expert Guide (2026)
- When Should I File My Property Tax Appeal? Critical Deadlines by State (2026)
- How to Appeal Property Taxes in Texas: Complete 2026 Guide
- How Much Can Property Taxes Increase in Texas? 2026 Cap Guide
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