Can You Protest Property Taxes? 5 Texas Rights

Yes—you can protest Texas property taxes every year. Five owner rights: CAD evidence 14 days before ARB, unequal appraisal, informal vs ARB, yearly filing, and

FAQ

Can you protest property taxes in Texas?

Yes. Texas Tax Code Chapter 41 lets owners protest the Central Appraisal District’s January 1 market value and other listed actions. File Form 50-132 by May 15 or 30 days after the notice mail date, whichever is later.

Can I protest Texas property taxes every year?

Yes. Each notice year is a new protest. A prior-year settlement or homestead cap does not lock next year’s market value. File again if the new notice is too high.

What evidence does the appraisal district have to give me before an ARB hearing?

Under Tax Code §41.461, at least 14 days before a protest hearing the chief appraiser must inform you that you may inspect and copy the data, schedules, formulas, and other information the district will introduce. Request it in writing and keep the confirmation.

Does Protestly file the protest for me?

No. Protestly generates a $29.99 comparable sales evidence packet. You file Form 50-132 and appear at informal review or the ARB.