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TaxAppeal
Property Tax Dispute
Texas Property Tax Protest Service

Protest Your Texas Property Taxes for $79 Flat

Stop overpaying. We draft a formal protest letter backed by comparable sales data, legal citations under Texas Tax Code §41.41 & §41.43, and file it via USPS certified mail — all for a flat $79. No contingency fees. Keep 100% of your savings.

82%
Approval rate
$1,840
Avg. savings
$79
Flat fee
254
TX counties
Takes about 4 minutes. You won't be charged until your letter is ready.

Everything Included for $79

One flat fee covers the entire protest process — no surprises, no percentage cuts.

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Comparable Sales Analysis
We pull recent sales of similar homes in your area to build evidence that your assessed value exceeds fair market value under Texas Tax Code §41.43.
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Formal Protest Letter
A professionally drafted protest letter citing Texas Tax Code §41.41 and §41.43 with your property-specific data and comparable sales evidence.
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USPS Certified Mail Filing
We file via certified mail with return receipt — providing legal proof your protest was received before the May 15 deadline.
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Property Record Review
We review your appraisal district records for errors in square footage, bedroom count, lot size, or condition that could support a lower value.
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Email Confirmation & Tracking
You receive a copy of your complete protest letter and USPS tracking number immediately after filing.
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ARB Hearing Ready
Your letter is drafted to be effective at both the informal level and before the Appraisal Review Board if needed.

How Texas Property Tax Protests Work

Texas homeowners pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation — but you have the legal right to protest every year.

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Every Spring, Your County Sets Your Value

Texas appraisal districts mail Notices of Appraised Value between April and May. This notice contains the county's estimate of your property's market value as of January 1st. Under Texas Tax Code §25.19, this value directly determines your property tax bill.

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You Have the Right to Protest Under Texas Law

Texas Tax Code §41.41 guarantees every property owner the right to protest. You can challenge your property's appraised value, unequal appraisal compared to similar properties, or exemption denials. This right exists regardless of whether your value went up, down, or stayed the same.

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Comparable Sales Are Your Strongest Evidence

Under Texas Tax Code §41.43, you can present evidence that your property's value exceeds its fair market value based on comparable sales. TaxAppeal analyzes 2.1M+ recent transactions to find properties similar to yours that sold for less — proving your assessment is too high.

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File by May 15 or 30 Days After Your Notice

The protest deadline is May 15 or 30 days after your Notice of Appraised Value was mailed, whichever is later. TaxAppeal files your protest via USPS certified mail with return receipt — providing legal proof your protest was received before the deadline.

82% of Texas Protests Succeed

The vast majority of property tax protests in Texas result in a reduction. County appraisal districts know their mass-appraisal methods contain errors, and a well-documented protest with comparable sales evidence is hard to deny.

TaxAppeal vs. Texas Property Tax Protest Companies

Most Texas protest firms take 25–50% of your savings. Here's how TaxAppeal compares.

Typical Texas Firm
25–50% of savings

On a $2,000 annual reduction, you'd pay $500–$1,000 in fees — every single year.

Contingency fee every year
May cherry-pick easy cases
You lose a large portion of savings
Some charge upfront + contingency
TaxAppeal
$79 flat. Period.

Same $2,000 reduction — you pay $79 once and keep $1,921. Every year after that, the savings are 100% yours.

One-time $79 fee
Every property gets a full protest
Keep 100% of your savings
Certified mail with return receipt

Texas Homeowners Who Saved

Real results from Texas homeowners who filed with TaxAppeal.

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"I'd been paying too much for years. TaxAppeal put together the comparable sales data and filed everything for me. Got my reduction on the first try — best $79 I've spent."

Robert K.
Harris County
Saved
$2,100
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"The process was so simple. I entered my address, paid $79, and a few weeks later got a letter from HCAD saying my value was reduced. I'll do this every year."

Amanda S.
Collin County
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$1,750
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"Other protest companies wanted 30% of my savings. On a $2,400 reduction that's $720 a year in fees forever. TaxAppeal charged $79 once. Easy decision."

Marcus T.
Travis County
Saved
$2,400

All 254 Texas Counties Served

From Houston to El Paso, Dallas to the Rio Grande Valley — every Texas homeowner can file.

Anderson County
Andrews County
Angelina County
Aransas County
Archer County
Armstrong County
Atascosa County
Austin County
Bailey County
Bandera County
Bastrop County
Baylor County
Bee County
Bell County (Killeen)
Bexar County (San Antonio)
Blanco County
Borden County
Bosque County
Bowie County
Brazoria County
Brazos County (Bryan/College Station)
Brewster County
Briscoe County
Brooks County
Brown County
Burleson County
Burnet County
Caldwell County
Calhoun County
Callahan County
Cameron County (Brownsville)
Camp County
Carson County
Cass County
Castro County
Chambers County
Cherokee County
Childress County
Clay County
Cochran County
Coke County
Coleman County
Collin County (Plano/Frisco)
Collingsworth County
Colorado County
Comal County (New Braunfels)
Comanche County
Concho County
Cooke County
Coryell County
Cottle County
Crane County
Crockett County
Crosby County
Culberson County
Dallam County
Dallas County (Dallas)
Dawson County
Deaf Smith County
Delta County
Denton County (Denton/Lewisville)
DeWitt County
Dickens County
Dimmit County
Donley County
Duval County
Eastland County
Ector County (Odessa)
Edwards County
Ellis County (Waxahachie)
El Paso County (El Paso)
Erath County
Falls County
Fannin County
Fayette County
Fisher County
Floyd County
Foard County
Fort Bend County (Sugar Land)
Franklin County
Freestone County
Frio County
Gaines County
Galveston County (Galveston)
Garza County
Gillespie County (Fredericksburg)
Glasscock County
Goliad County
Gonzales County
Gray County
Grayson County (Sherman)
Gregg County (Longview)
Grimes County
Guadalupe County (Seguin)
Hale County (Plainview)
Hall County
Hamilton County
Hansford County
Hardeman County
Hardin County
Harris County (Houston)
Harrison County (Marshall)
Hartley County
Haskell County
Hays County (San Marcos/Kyle)
Hemphill County
Henderson County
Hidalgo County (McAllen)
Hill County
Hockley County
Hood County
Hopkins County
Houston County
Howard County (Big Spring)
Hudspeth County
Hunt County (Greenville)
Hutchinson County
Irion County
Jack County
Jackson County
Jasper County
Jeff Davis County
Jefferson County (Beaumont)
Jim Hogg County
Jim Wells County
Johnson County (Cleburne)
Jones County
Karnes County
Kaufman County
Kendall County (Boerne)
Kenedy County
Kent County
Kerr County (Kerrville)
Kimble County
King County
Kinney County
Kleberg County
Knox County
Lamar County (Paris)
Lamb County
Lampasas County
La Salle County
Lavaca County
Lee County
Leon County
Liberty County
Limestone County
Lipscomb County
Live Oak County
Llano County
Loving County
Lubbock County (Lubbock)
Lynn County
Madison County
Marion County
Martin County
Mason County
Matagorda County
Maverick County (Eagle Pass)
McCulloch County
McLennan County (Waco)
McMullen County
Medina County
Menard County
Midland County (Midland)
Milam County
Mills County
Mitchell County
Montague County
Montgomery County (Conroe/The Woodlands)
Moore County
Morris County
Motley County
Nacogdoches County
Navarro County (Corsicana)
Newton County
Nolan County
Nueces County (Corpus Christi)
Ochiltree County
Oldham County
Orange County
Palo Pinto County
Panola County
Parker County (Weatherford)
Parmer County
Pecos County
Polk County
Potter County (Amarillo)
Presidio County
Rains County
Randall County (Canyon/Amarillo)
Reagan County
Real County
Red River County
Reeves County
Refugio County
Roberts County
Robertson County
Rockwall County (Rockwall)
Runnels County
Rusk County
Sabine County
San Augustine County
San Jacinto County
San Patricio County
San Saba County
Schleicher County
Scurry County
Shackelford County
Shelby County
Sherman County
Smith County (Tyler)
Somervell County
Starr County (Rio Grande City)
Stephens County
Sterling County
Stonewall County
Sutton County
Swisher County
Tarrant County (Fort Worth/Arlington)
Taylor County (Abilene)
Terrell County
Terry County
Throckmorton County
Titus County
Tom Green County (San Angelo)
Travis County (Austin)
Trinity County
Tyler County
Upshur County
Upton County
Uvalde County
Val Verde County (Del Rio)
Van Zandt County
Victoria County (Victoria)
Walker County (Huntsville)
Waller County
Ward County
Washington County
Webb County (Laredo)
Wharton County
Wheeler County
Wichita County (Wichita Falls)
Wilbarger County
Willacy County
Williamson County (Round Rock/Georgetown)
Wilson County
Winkler County
Wise County
Wood County
Yoakum County
Young County
Zapata County
Zavala County

Texas City-Specific Protest Guides

Each major Texas metro has its own appraisal district, deadlines, and local market data. Select your city for a tailored guide.

Texas Property Tax Protest FAQ

What is the deadline to protest property taxes in Texas?
The deadline is May 15 or 30 days after you receive your Notice of Appraised Value, whichever is later. If you miss this window, you cannot protest until the following year.
How much can I save by protesting my Texas property taxes?
The average Texas homeowner who protests saves $800–$2,500 per year. With TaxAppeal's flat $79 fee, you keep 100% of those savings — unlike firms that take 25–50% of what you save.
What is the success rate for property tax protests in Texas?
Approximately 82% of property tax protests in Texas result in a reduction. The odds are strongly in your favor, especially with a data-backed dispute letter citing comparable sales.
How does TaxAppeal compare to other Texas property tax protest companies?
Most Texas protest firms charge 25–50% of your savings as a contingency fee. On a $2,000 reduction, that's $500–$1,000 in fees. TaxAppeal charges a flat $79 — you keep every dollar you save.
Do I need to attend a hearing if I file a property tax protest?
Not necessarily. Many protests are resolved at the informal level without a hearing. TaxAppeal's certified mail filing creates an official record of your protest with the appraisal district.
What evidence does TaxAppeal use in my protest letter?
We analyze comparable sales in your area, current market conditions, property-specific defects, and any discrepancies in county records. Every letter cites Texas Tax Code §41.41 and §41.43.
Which Texas counties does TaxAppeal serve?
TaxAppeal serves all 254 Texas counties including Harris, Dallas, Tarrant, Bexar, Travis, Collin, Denton, Fort Bend, Williamson, Montgomery, and every other county in the state.
Can my property tax assessment go up if I protest?
No. Texas law prevents your assessment from being raised as a result of your protest. There is zero risk to filing.
What is the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) in Texas?
The Appraisal Review Board is an independent panel that hears property tax protests in Texas. If your informal hearing with the appraisal district doesn't result in an acceptable reduction, your case proceeds to the ARB where you present comparable sales evidence to a three-person panel.
Can I protest my Texas property taxes every year?
Yes. Texas homeowners can file a new protest every single year. Your Notice of Appraised Value resets each spring, giving you a fresh window to challenge the value — even if you protested last year.
What is unequal appraisal and how does it help my Texas protest?
Under Texas Tax Code §41.43, you can protest that your property is appraised higher than comparable properties — even if your value is accurate. This 'unequal appraisal' argument is powerful because it only requires showing neighboring homes with similar values are assessed lower, regardless of market value.
Which appraisal districts handle Texas property tax protests?
Texas has 254 county appraisal districts (CADs), one per county. Major ones include the Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD), Dallas Central Appraisal District (DCAD), Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), Bexar Appraisal District, and Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD). TaxAppeal files with whichever CAD covers your property.

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