Tips for New Homeowners in Texas – Property Taxes, Homestead & First Year Protests
Just bought a home in Texas? Learn what to do about homestead exemption, property taxes, ownership updates, and how to handle your first Notice of Value.
Tag: homestead exemption
Homestead Exemption Scams and Deceptive Practices in Texas
Many Texas homeowners are paying companies for homestead exemptions that are free. Learn about homestead designation scams, deceptive practices, and how to file your Texas homestead exemption yourself for free.
Is It Possible to Own a Home in Texas Without Being Publicly Listed?
Texas law requires appraisal districts to publish property ownership and valuation records. Learn why ownership is public, what limited privacy options exist, and how trusts or LLCs affect your homestead exemption.
Buying a Texas Home with an Existing Homestead Exemption — Do You Need to Reapply?
Bought a home that already had a homestead exemption? See when you must reapply, how prorated exemptions work, and why your taxes might jump next year.
Can Married Couples Claim Two Homestead Exemptions in Texas?
Texas generally allows only one homestead exemption per married couple, but a recent Supreme Court ruling created a narrow exception. Learn the rules, exceptions, and risks.
Texas Homestead Exemption 2025: $140k Now Official (Prop 13 Passed)
All four property-tax amendments on the 2025 ballot passed. Texans approved Prop 13 to raise the school homestead exemption to $140,000 and Prop 11 to raise the senior exemption to $60,000. See what it means for your 2025 property tax bill.
Texas Heir Property Homestead Exemption – The Complete Guide
Inherited a home in Texas? Learn how to claim a homestead exemption on heir property. Includes eligibility rules, required documents, extended filing deadlines, and filing steps for Form 50-114.
Dallas County Homestead Exemption (2026 Update)
Dallas County homeowners get a $140,000 school district exemption plus 20% from the city, county, Parkland and Dallas College. Here is the updated 2025 guide on eligibility, how to apply, deadlines and how to check your exemption status.
Bexar County Homestead Exemption 2026 – How to Apply in San Antonio & Save on Property Taxes
Learn how to apply for your Bexar County Homestead Exemption in San Antonio, Texas. Includes eligibility, required documents, filing deadlines, online form links, and estimated savings for 2026.
Texas Homestead Exemption (Form 50-114): How to Answer the Deed Owner Question
Not on the deed? Learn how to answer the 'Is the applicant identified on deed or other recorded instrument?' question in Texas Homestead Exemption Form 50-114. Covers heir property rules, Form 50-114-A, and required documents.
How much does Homestead Exemption save in Texas? (2026)
Texas homestead exemption can save homeowners $700 to $2,000 per year depending on home value and tax rates. Seniors can save even more with a $200,000 exemption.
Why Property Taxes Are So High in Texas: 7 Practical Reasons
Wondering why your Texas property taxes keep rising? Here are 7 practical reasons property taxes are high in Texas and what homeowners can do to lower their tax bill.