Your Texas Property Tax
Protest Guide
Everything you need to protest your Texas property taxes, including deadlines, filing steps, evidence strategies, and comp scripts. All in one free, plain English guide.
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Find your county & check your deadline
Search for your county, then enter your notice date for an instant deadline estimate.
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County Search & Deadline Guide
Find your county's appraisal district, filing steps, typical deadlines, and direct links to protest online. Each county guide is built from public CAD information.
- Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis
- Typical protest deadline rules
- Required documents checklist
- Direct CAD links
Comp Script Generator
Build a plain English comparable sales script to present at your informal or ARB hearing. Enter your property details and get a structured presentation outline.
- Step by step comp presentation
- Market value argument builder
- Unequal appraisal approach
- Printable hearing script
Evidence Checklist
A downloadable, printable checklist of every document and piece of evidence you may need to support your protest, organized by protest type.
- Market value evidence list
- Unequal appraisal evidence
- Property condition documentation
- Hearing day preparation tips
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Protesting your Texas property tax appraisal is your legal right. This guide walks you through the process, just be sure to confirm the specifics with your county appraisal district.
Educational content only
This is general information, not legal, tax, or appraisal advice. Always confirm deadlines and procedures with your county appraisal district.
Find Your County
Search our directory of 78 Texas counties across 14 metro regions. Get your appraisal district's website, phone, and a plain English guide to their process.
Know Your Deadline
Most Texas counties have a May 15 deadline or 30 days after your notice is mailed. Use our calculator to get an estimate, then confirm the exact date with your CAD.
Build Your Evidence
Use our comp script and evidence checklist to organize your comparable sales, photographs, and supporting documents before your hearing.
Attend Your Hearing
Present your evidence at an informal hearing or ARB (Appraisal Review Board). Our guides explain what to expect and how to present professionally.
Important: Educational Content Only
This site provides general educational information only about the Texas property tax protest process. It is not legal advice, tax advice, appraisal advice, or financial advice.
We do not file protests on your behalf, guarantee any savings or outcome, or guarantee the accuracy of deadlines, procedures, or any other information on this site.
Always confirm deadlines and filing requirements directly with your county appraisal district (CAD). CAD websites and phone numbers are listed in each county guide.
This site is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or representing any government agency, appraisal district, or official body.