Property Tax Resources · Frio County, Texas
South Texas brush country and onion capital — Frio County’s 1.55% effective rate sits above the state median, pressing hard on agricultural and mineral-interest landowners.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell (2024); Protest Success Rate — Texas Comptroller PTAD data, approximate.
🔴 2026 Protest Deadline: May 15, 2026 — or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value is mailed, whichever is later. Miss this date and you waive your right to protest.
Frio County spans the South Texas brush country between San Antonio and Laredo, with Pearsall serving as county seat and claiming the title of Onion Capital of the World. The county’s economy relies on agriculture — particularly onions, peanuts, and livestock — and on oil and gas production in the Eagle Ford and Austin Chalk formations. Mineral-interest valuations can be volatile and are a frequent source of appraisal disputes in South Texas counties like Frio.
At a 1.55% effective rate, Frio County property owners pay above the state median on values that fluctuate with agricultural and energy markets. Agricultural landowners whose productivity valuations haven’t been properly filed or maintained may be paying at market-value rates when they should qualify for lower ag-use assessments. If your appraisal notice suggests a value inconsistent with what your land produces, the protest deadline is May 15, 2026.
Official CAD site — appraisal notices, exemption applications, and district contact information.
Search your property record, view current appraised value, and verify exemption status.
Frio County Appraisal District protest procedures, online filing portal, and deadline information for the current year.
Every taxing entity’s proposed rate, adopted rate, and public hearing schedule for Frio County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Frio County — your school district, city, county — must publish its proposed rate and hold a public hearing before adopting any rate exceeding the no-new-revenue rate. These meetings are open. Your voice is on the record.
| Taxing Entity | Type | Rate (2024 approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Frio County | County | ~$0.50/$100 |
| Pearsall ISD | School District | ~$0.92/$100 |
| City of Pearsall | City | ~$0.38/$100 |
| Dilley ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at frio.countytaxrates.com. Special districts vary by location — check your tax statement for all entities billing your property.
Search your account at friocad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Frio County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 1129, Pearsall, TX 78061. Deadline: May 15, 2026 or 30 days after your notice was mailed.
Recent sales of comparable properties, your purchase price, photos of condition issues, and repair estimates all strengthen your case.
Before your ARB hearing, a CAD appraiser may offer to settle. Review any offer carefully before accepting — you can accept or proceed to the formal hearing.
The Appraisal Review Board is independent of the CAD. Present your evidence clearly and concisely. Most hearings run 15–30 minutes.
Disagree with the ARB ruling? You may appeal to district court, binding arbitration, or SOAH (properties over $1 million).
“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, 1836
The founders of the Republic of Texas held that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. In Frio County, where agriculture is both livelihood and heritage, that principle has direct meaning. When appraisal values for brush country or mineral interests climb beyond what the land produces — or when energy development inflates adjacent land values in ways that don’t benefit the underlying owner — the protest system is the constitutional remedy. Look up your value. File your protest. These rights exist for exactly your situation.
For informational and educational purposes only. Property-Taxes-Texas.com is a citizen advocacy and education resource. Nothing on this site constitutes legal, financial, tax, or appraisal advice. We are not attorneys, CPAs, or licensed appraisers. Consult a licensed Texas attorney, qualified financial advisor, or certified appraiser for guidance specific to your situation. Deadlines, rates, and statutes are subject to change — verify all details with your county appraisal district or the Texas Comptroller before acting.
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