Property Tax Resources · Shackelford County, Texas
Albany and the Fort Griffin frontier — Shackelford County’s 0.90% effective rate falls on a small West Texas ranching community known for the Fort Griffin State Historic Site and the Fort Griffin Fandangle, the oldest outdoor musical in Texas.
Sources: Population — U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 estimates; Effective Tax Rate & Avg Annual Bill — Ownwell / Census ACS 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.
Shackelford County lies in West Central Texas with Albany as its county seat — a small city known for two remarkable institutions: Fort Griffin State Historic Site, the former frontier Army post that protected cattle drives along the Western Trail, and the Fort Griffin Fandangle, an outdoor musical pageant performed since 1938 that celebrates the county’s frontier heritage. The county’s economy runs on cattle ranching and some oil and gas activity.
At 0.90%, Shackelford County’s effective rate falls below the national median. For ranching operations in a county this small, few protests are filed. Verifying agricultural productivity valuations remains the most important lever for controlling bills. Your 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.
Shackelford 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 Shackelford County.
Enter the date your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed to find your exact filing deadline.
Every taxing unit in Shackelford 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.) |
|---|---|---|
| Shackelford County | County | ~$0.40/$100 |
| Albany ISD | School District | ~$0.88/$100 |
| City of Albany | City | ~$0.30/$100 |
| Multiple Special Districts | Special District | Varies |
Rates shown are approximate 2024 adopted rates. Verify current rates at shackelford.countytaxrates.com.
Search your account at shackelfordcad.org. Know your Notice of Appraised Value and the deadline printed on it.
File online, by mail, or in person at Shackelford County Appraisal District: P.O. Box 247, Albany, TX 76430. 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 — 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
Shackelford County’s Fort Griffin Fandangle has celebrated the frontier legacy of West Texas for nearly ninety years — a community that knows the value of what its ancestors built and what they sacrificed to build it. The founders of the Republic wrote that no property shall be taken without consent and just compensation. The Albany rancher has the same right to an accurate appraisal as any property owner in Texas. Look up your value. File your protest. Frontier West Texas deserves fair treatment.
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