Appraisal districts assign values you didn’t approve — to fund budgets you didn’t vote for. You have rights. You have a deadline. This site exists to help you use both.
2026 Protest Deadline
The Texas property tax code was written to give you rights — to protest, to appeal, to demand uniform treatment. Most people don't know those rights exist.
Start with the basics →Every Texas county has an appraisal district, an ARB, and elected officials who answer to you. Find yours — with direct links to protest, contact, and deadline info.
Find Your County →Reporting and perspective on appraisal district abuse, school bond excess, and the public officials who benefit from higher valuations. Read before you show up.
Read the Articles →No person's particular services shall be demanded, nor property taken or applied to public use, unless by the consent of himself or his representative, without just compensation being made therefor.
— Section 13 · Declaration of Rights · Republic of Texas · 1836You have a limited window to protest — generally May 15 or 30 days after your notice was mailed, whichever is later. That window is open right now.
Read the Full Guide →254 Texas counties. Every one has an appraisal district, an elected ARB, and a protest process. Find your county's direct links, deadlines, and taxing entities.
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