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Retroactive Homestead Exemption in Texas

Posted On: October 6, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Homestead Exemption — Late Filing Retroactive Homestead Exemption in Texas: Late Filing & Refunds Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney October 2026 9-minute read Direct Answer Can You Get a Retroactive Homestead Exemption in Texas? Yes, in many cases. If you owned the home and lived in it as your principal residence, Texas lets […]

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Texas Inventory Tax: Rules & Exemptions

Posted On: September 29, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Business Property Tax Texas Inventory Tax Guide: Business, Dealer & Exemption Rules Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney September 2026 13-minute read Direct Answer How Does Texas Tax Business Inventory? Texas does not charge a separate statewide inventory tax. Inventory is business personal property taxed by local taxing units (county, city, school district and […]

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Texas Commercial Property Tax Appeal: After the ARB

Posted On: September 21, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Commercial Property Tax Texas Commercial Property Tax Appeal: Options After the ARB Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney September 2026 12-minute read Direct Answer What Are Your Options After a Texas Commercial ARB Order? Once the Appraisal Review Board issues its written order, a dissatisfied commercial property owner generally has three paths: a district […]

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What Happens After an Unfavorable ARB Decision in Texas?

Posted On: August 17, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Appeal Guide What Happens After an Unfavorable ARB Decision? Your Appeal Options in Texas If the appraisal review board (ARB) hearing did not resolve your protest, read its written order promptly. Your next step depends on the issue, the ARB’s value, your property type and which filing deadline applies. Brandon Barchus, Texas […]

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Property Tax Lawsuit in Texas: Cost, Timeline & How It Compares to Arbitration

Posted On: August 11, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Appeal Guide Property Tax Lawsuit in Texas: Costs, Timeline and Appeal Options A district court petition can challenge an unfavorable appraisal review board (ARB) order. Here is how to weigh its filing deadline, tax-payment rule, costs and evidence process against other Texas appeal routes. Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney Updated October […]

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What Happens After a Property Tax Protest in Texas?

Posted On: March 18, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Protest Guide What Happens After a Property Tax Protest in Texas? Updated October 2026 4-minute read Direct Answer What happens after a Texas property tax protest? You may resolve the protest informally with the appraisal district. If you do not settle, the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hears the case and issues a […]

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The Advantages of Filing a Property Tax Lawsuit in Texas

Posted On: January 24, 2020 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

The Advantages of Filing a Property Tax Lawsuit in Texas Every year, thousands of Texas property owners file lawsuits to further appeal the taxable values of their properties. Suing your local county appraisal district might sound extreme, but a lawsuit is actually a highly effective, routine strategy to secure a fair valuation. The overwhelming majority […]

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Texas Property Tax Consultant vs. Attorney: Fees & Authority

Posted On: January 13, 2018 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Representation Guide Texas Property Tax Consultant vs. Attorney: Fees, Licensing & Authority A Texas property tax consultant and a property tax attorney can both help challenge an appraisal, but their licenses, authority, fee models and roles after the ARB are different. This owner-focused comparison explains who can handle valuation work, administrative representation, […]

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Texas Property Tax Appeal Rights: How to Protest Your Appraisal

Posted On: December 15, 2017 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Protest & Appeal Rights Texas Property Tax Appeal Rights: How to Protest Your Appraisal Texas property owners have important rights when they disagree with an appraisal district’s value or another appraisal-related action. The first step is usually a protest to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB). If the owner is dissatisfied with the […]

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Texas Property Owner Rule: Testifying to Your Property’s Value

Posted On: December 6, 2017 | Categorized In: Property Tax Appeals & Litigation

Texas Property Tax Litigation Guide Texas Property Owner Rule: Testifying to Your Property’s Value In Texas litigation, a property owner may be able to give an opinion about the market value of the owner’s own property without first qualifying as a traditional valuation expert. But the Property Owner Rule is not a shortcut around evidence: […]

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