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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts — Property Tax Assistance Division

Texas Comptroller property tax rules, exemptions and directory of County Appraisal Districts and Tax Assessor-Collectors.[1]

Source checked October 29, 2026[1]
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comptroller.texas.gov

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3 official links across 2 topics
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deadlines (1)
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Forms
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The Texas Comptroller publishes property-tax guidance. Its source explicitly says it does not collect property tax or set tax rates; local appraisal districts and taxing units have separate responsibilities.Texas statewide programme information and official referrals. County associations support browsing; specific provider boundaries and individual eligibility require confirmation. [1]

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Texas property-tax system information (opens in a new tab)[1]Official instructions

Read the Comptroller explanation of the local property-tax system and the responsibilities of local taxing units.

Texas appraisal protest information (opens in a new tab)[5]Official instructions

Read the Comptroller information about the right to protest appraisal district actions to the Appraisal Review Board.

Texas property-tax exemption application information (opens in a new tab)[2]Official instructions

Read where to file exemption applications with the local appraisal district and the general filing deadline.

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Deadlines · Texas Property Tax Exemption filing authority and general deadline
Property tax exemption applications in Texas are filed with the local County Appraisal District, with a general filing deadline before May 1. [2]

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  1. [1] Property Tax Assistance (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Property Tax Assistance overview
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Texas has no state property tax. The Comptroller's office does not collect property tax or set tax rates. That's up to local taxing units, which use tax revenue to provide local services including schools, streets and roads, police and fire protection and many others.
  2. [2] Property Tax Exemptions (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Property Tax Exemptions overview
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Applications for property tax exemptions are filed with the appraisal district in the county in which the property is located. The general deadline for filing an exemption application is before May 1. Appraisal district chief appraisers are solely responsible for determining whether property qualifies for an exemption.
  3. [3] Property Tax Exemptions (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Form 50-114 link on Property Tax Exemptions page
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Form 50-114, Application for Residence Homestead Exemption (PDF)
  4. [4] Property Tax Exemptions (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Form 50-135 link on Property Tax Exemptions page
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Form 50-135, Disabled Veteran's or Survivor's Exemption Application (PDF)
  5. [5] Appraisal Protests and Appeals (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Appraisal Protests and Appeals overview
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    One of your most important rights as a taxpayer is your right to protest to the appraisal review board (ARB). You may protest if you disagree with the appraisal district's value or any of the appraisal district's actions concerning your property.
  6. [6] Appraisal Protests and Appeals (opens in a new tab)

    Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts · Form 50-132 link on Appraisal Protests and Appeals page
    Source reviewed October 29, 2026

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    Form 50-132, Property Owner’s Notice of Protest (PDF)
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