Texas property tax protest guides

The process from appraisal notice to ARB order, written for homeowners. Deadlines, protest grounds, hearings, and the evidence that moves the board.

• ARB hearing prep for Texas homeownersWhat happens at an appraisal review board hearing in Texas, the notice windows you are owed, how to prepare exhibits and testimony, and what to expect after the order.
• How to protest your property taxes in TexasThe full Texas property tax protest process, step by step. Deadlines, the two protest grounds, informal reviews, ARB hearings, and what evidence actually moves the board.
• How to write a property tax protest letter in TexasWhat your Texas protest letter must say, which statutory ground to cite, how DCAD's form handles it, and where the letter fits in the filing process.
• Market value vs unequal appraisal in Texas protestsThe two Texas protest grounds, what evidence each requires, and the 2024 ruling that makes your choice permanent. How to tell which argument fits your home.
• The Texas homestead exemption, explainedWhat the Texas residence homestead exemption removes from your school taxes, how the 10% appraisal cap works, and why you should file it before protesting your value.
• What evidence wins a Texas property tax protestThe evidence appraisal review boards actually accept, from comparable sales grids to repair bids, and how to organize it into a hearing packet.