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: Texas Property Taxes
How to Appoint a Property Tax Agent in Texas (Form 50-162)
Step-by-step guide to authorize a property tax agent in Texas using Form 50-162, with risks, fee structures, and county submission options.
How to Correct Square Footage in Appraisal District Records — and Lower Your Texas Property Taxes
Fix incorrect square footage in Texas appraisal district records, understand ANSI Z765 standards, and use unequal appraisal to lower your property taxes.
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.
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.
Should You Disclose Your Home Sale Price in Texas?
Texas is a non-disclosure state — you don’t have to disclose your home’s sale price. But should you do it voluntarily? Learn how Texas Tax Code §22.24 works, how CADs get your price anyway, and why disclosure may actually help you.
Appraised Value vs Market Value in Texas: What Homeowners Should Know
Confused between appraised, assessed, and market value in Texas? Learn how appraisal districts define each term and what they mean for your property taxes.
9 Proven Ways to Lower Your Property Tax Bill (Fast & Legally)
Cut your property tax bill today with 9 proven methods every Texas homeowner should know. From exemptions to protests, learn how to save money now.