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Money & Taxes
Texas has no state income tax, so local property taxes carry the load — set by your county appraisal district and a stack of local taxing units. Between exemptions, protest deadlines, and special districts, it gets confusing fast. Here is what helps you understand the bill and where to confirm the real numbers.
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Money & Taxes notes
Texas-wide · Property tax
Texas does not have a state property tax
The bill is local, but the rules are state-shaped.
Texas-wide · Homestead
The school homestead exemption is now $140,000
For a qualifying residence homestead, the school-tax taxable value starts much lower than market value.
Texas-wide · Appeals
The protest deadline is usually May 15 or 30 days after notice
The deadline is easy to miss because it is tied to the appraisal notice.
Texas-wide · Appraisal
Texas appraisal value is generally a Jan. 1 snapshot
The value date is not the day you get the notice.
Texas-wide · Everyday cost
Texas sales tax stacks state and local pieces
The statewide 6.25 percent rate is not always the register total.
Texas-wide · New homes
New construction tax bills can start incomplete
The prior bill may show land only or partial improvement value.
Anderson County · Property tax / Homestead
Claim a Homestead Exemption to Lower Your Tax Bill
School districts take $140,000 off the taxable value of a qualifying main home; the exemption does not change the appraisal itself.
Anderson County · Property tax
Two Offices Handle Your Property Taxes in Anderson County
Your property's value gets decided at one Palestine office and your tax bill comes from another a few blocks away, two independent offices that surprise a lot of new owners.
Andrews County · Property tax
How to apply for the homestead exemption in Andrews County
Texas homeowners can lower their property tax bill with a homestead exemption. You apply through the Andrews County Appraisal District, not the tax office.
Andrews County · Property tax
Two offices handle your property tax in Andrews County
Andrews County splits property tax work between the Appraisal District (values your property) and two separate tax offices (collect the bills).
Angelina County · Property tax
How to claim a homestead exemption on your Angelina County home
If you live in your Angelina County home as your primary residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill. You have to file the paperwork yourself, though.
Angelina County · Agriculture / Property tax
Timber and farm land in Angelina County can qualify for a lower tax valuation
Farm, ranch, or timber land in Angelina County may be taxed on what it produces instead of what it could sell for. That can sharply cut your property tax bill.
Angelina County · Property tax
Two different offices handle property taxes in Angelina County
Two offices handle your property taxes. One sets your home's value. The other sends the bill. Knowing which is which saves a wasted phone call.
Aransas County · Property tax
How the Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax in Aransas County
If your Aransas County home is your main residence, you can apply for a homestead exemption to lower your property tax bill.
Archer County · Property tax / Agriculture
Agricultural valuation can sharply cut Archer County land taxes
Farm or ranch land in Archer County may be taxed on what it can produce, not on what it would sell for. That can mean much lower taxes.
Archer County · Property tax
How to lower your Archer County property tax bill with a homestead exemption
If you live in your Archer County home, you may qualify for a homestead exemption that lowers your property tax bill.
Armstrong County · Property tax / Agriculture
Ag Valuation Shapes Rural Tax Bills in Armstrong County
Texas law lets farm and ranch land be taxed on what it produces, not what it sells for. For Armstrong County landowners, that can be the difference between a workable rural tax bill and a surprise.
Armstrong County · Property tax
Two Offices Handle Property Tax in Armstrong County
Armstrong County has two separate offices that deal with property tax. They do different jobs.
Atascosa County · Property tax / Agriculture
Agricultural special valuation in Atascosa County
Atascosa County landowners who farm or ranch may qualify for an ag valuation. It can cut your property tax bill sharply, but the per-acre value depends on the use and the year's schedule.
Atascosa County · Property tax
How to file for a homestead exemption in Atascosa County
If you own and live in your home in Atascosa County, filing a homestead exemption can lower your taxable value and cap how fast it can rise.
Austin County · Property tax
Austin County has two separate property tax offices
Austin County property taxes go through the appraisal district, while the county tax assessor-collector handles vehicle titles and registration.
Bailey County · Property tax
How Bailey County Property Taxes Work
Bailey County property tax starts with the appraisal district, and a homestead exemption can lower the value used for school taxes.
Bandera County · Agriculture / Property tax
Ag valuation can sharply cut property taxes on rural land in Bandera County
In Bandera County, land used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management can be taxed on what it produces instead of what it would sell for, which can mean a much lower tax bill on Hill Country acreage.
Bandera County · Property tax
How property taxes and homestead exemptions work in Bandera County
Bandera County has a single appraisal district (Bandera CAD) that values property, and a separate tax office that collects taxes, so you deal with different offices for different issues.
Bastrop County · Property tax / Agriculture
Agricultural Valuation Can Sharply Lower Your Land Tax
Land in Bastrop County actively used for farming, ranching, or wildlife management can be taxed on its agricultural production value rather than its market value.
Bastrop County · Property tax
Homestead Exemption Cuts Your School Tax Bill
If you own and live in your home in Bastrop County, you can apply for a homestead exemption that removes $140,000 from your school district taxable value.
Bastrop County · Property tax
Two Offices Handle Your Property Tax — Know Which Does What
Bastrop Central Appraisal District sets your property value; the Bastrop County Tax Assessor-Collector sends your bill and collects payment.
Baylor County · Agricultural valuation
Ag valuation can lower Baylor County land taxes
Texas lets qualifying farm, ranch, and wildlife land use productivity value instead of market value. If the land use changes, a three-year rollback tax can follow.
Baylor County · Property tax
How the homestead exemption cuts your Baylor County property tax bill
Texas lets homeowners who live in their primary home claim a homestead exemption. It lowers the taxable value of your home. Baylor County homeowners apply through the Baylor County Appraisal District in Seymour.
Bell County · Property tax
Agricultural and wildlife-management land valuation in Bell County
Bell County landowners who use their land for farming or wildlife can be taxed on what the land produces, not what it would sell for, which can lower the tax bill significantly.
Bell County · Veterans
Disabled veteran property-tax exemptions in Bell County
Texas disabled-veteran property-tax exemptions can reduce taxable value, and the Bell CAD forms page links the local application.
Bell County · Property tax
Disagreeing with your Bell CAD appraisal: how to protest
Bell County property owners can protest an appraisal with the Appraisal Review Board, usually by May 15 or 30 days after the notice was mailed.
Bell County · Property tax
How the homestead exemption cuts your property tax in Bell County
Texas law gives homeowners who live in their own home a significant exemption from school district property taxes, and Bell County residents must file with Bell CAD to claim it.
Bell County · Property tax
Special water districts and what they mean for your tax bill in Bell County
Parts of Bell County fall inside Water Control and Improvement Districts that levy their own property taxes separate from county and city taxes.
Bexar County · Property tax / Ag
Ag valuation can lower taxes on rural Bexar County land
Land used for genuine agricultural production in Bexar County can be taxed on its farming value instead of market value, which often results in a much lower property tax bill.
Bexar County · Property tax
BCAD sets the value; the tax office collects the bill
Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Bexar County—the appraisal district sets your value and exemptions, while the Tax Assessor-Collector's office sends the bill and collects payment.
Bexar County · Business Property
Bexar County Businesses File Personal Property Renditions With BCAD
Businesses that own taxable personal property used to produce income file a rendition with Bexar Central Appraisal District by April 15, or face a 10% penalty.
Bexar County · Payment Plans
Bexar County Posts Property Tax Payment Plan Options
If a Bexar County tax bill is too big to pay at once, the Tax Office posts payment-plan options, including a quarter-payment plan you can still join in February.
Bexar County · Property Tax
Bexar County Property Taxes Come Due Before February
Bexar County tax statements go out in the fall, and taxes must be paid or postmarked by January 31 to be timely.
Bexar County · Property tax
How to file your homestead exemption in Bexar County
Texas homeowners who live in their home as a primary residence can reduce their taxable value by filing a homestead exemption with the Bexar Central Appraisal District.
Bexar County · Property tax
Multiple property tax exemptions are available to Bexar County homeowners
Beyond the basic homestead exemption, Bexar County homeowners may qualify for more tax breaks based on age, disability, veteran status, or charity use.
Bexar County · Property tax
Over-65 and disabled homeowner tax relief in Bexar County
Homeowners who are 65 or older, or who qualify as disabled, can receive extra property tax exemptions and a tax ceiling that freezes the school district portion of their bill.
Bexar County · Property tax
Protesting your property appraisal in Bexar County
Every Bexar County property owner has the right to protest their appraised value with the Appraisal Review Board if they think the value is wrong.
Bexar County · Property tax
Your Texas ID must match your property address to get a homestead exemption in Bexar County
When applying for a homestead exemption in Bexar County, your Texas driver's license or state ID address must match the address of the property you are claiming.
Blanco County · Agricultural valuation
Ag and wildlife valuation can lower Blanco land taxes
Qualifying Blanco County land can be taxed on productivity value instead of market value. Wildlife management can qualify too, but only when the land meets the rules.
Blanco County · Property tax
Homestead Exemption Caps Your Annual Appraisal Increase
Once your home qualifies for a residential homestead exemption in Blanco County, state law limits how much the taxable value can rise each year.
Borden County · Agricultural valuation
Agricultural Valuation Can Sharply Cut Land Taxes on Borden County Ranches
Borden County landowners who ranch, farm, or manage wildlife can apply to pay taxes on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.
Borden County · Property tax
Homestead Exemption Lowers Your Property Tax Bill in Borden County
Homeowners who live in their Borden County property as their primary residence can file a one-time homestead exemption application to reduce their taxable value and cap future appraisal increases.
Bosque County · Agricultural valuation
Ag valuation can sharply cut the tax bill on rural land in Bosque County
Bosque County ag value is a production test, not a rural-look discount: acreage, history, intensity, and use all have to line up.
Bosque County · Property tax
Two separate offices handle your property taxes in Bosque County
The Bosque Central Appraisal District sets your property value and handles exemptions; the Bosque County Tax Office sends your bill and collects payment.
Bowie County · Property tax
Texas raised the school-district homestead exemption to $140,000
Texas voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2025 that raised the mandatory school-district homestead exemption from $100,000 to $140,000, retroactive to January 1, 2025.
Bowie County · Agricultural valuation
Timber and farm land can be taxed on productivity value, not market value
Under Texas law, land actively used for farming, ranching, or timber production can qualify for special appraisal, meaning it is taxed based on what it produces, not what it would sell for.
Bowie County · Property tax
You can protest your property appraisal every year in Bowie County
Texas law gives every property owner the right to challenge their appraisal each year by filing a protest with the Appraisal Review Board before the deadline.
Brazoria County · Ag valuation
Agricultural Valuation Can Sharply Cut Taxes on Rural Land in Brazoria County
Landowners who actively use acreage for farming, ranching, or wildlife management may qualify for agricultural productivity valuation, which taxes the land at a much lower rate.
Brazoria County · Tax Payments
Brazoria County Offers Several Property Tax Payment Options
If a Brazoria County property tax bill is hard to pay all at once, the county tax office offers a split payment, an installment plan for certain homesteads, and a deferral for older or disabled owners.
Brazoria County · Tax Statements
Brazoria County Property Tax Statements Can Go Paperless
The Brazoria County Tax Office can deliver your property tax statement by email if you file the right Comptroller form.
Brazoria County · Business Property
Businesses May Need to Render Personal Property to Brazoria CAD
If your Brazoria County business owns equipment or inventory used to make money, the appraisal district expects you to file a yearly rendition listing it.
Brazoria County · Property tax
How to Apply for Your Homestead Exemption in Brazoria County
Homeowners in Brazoria County can reduce their property tax bill by filing a homestead exemption with the Brazoria Central Appraisal District.
Brazoria County · Special districts
Municipal Utility Districts Add to Your Tax Bill in Brazoria County
Buying a home in a Municipal Utility District in Brazoria County means paying an extra property tax rate on top of county and school taxes.
Brazoria County · Property tax
Protesting Your Property Tax Appraisal in Brazoria County
Brazoria County property owners can protest their appraisal each year if they think their assessed value is too high.