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Rollback Taxes in Texas: Triggers, Calculation & Buyer Risks

Posted On: October 13, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Agricultural Valuation — Rollback Taxes Rollback Taxes in Texas: Triggers, Calculation & Buyer Risks Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney October 2026 12-minute read Direct Answer What Are Rollback Taxes in Texas? Rollback taxes are an additional tax imposed when land that received special agricultural, timber or open-space appraisal changes to a non-qualifying use. […]

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Property Tax Exemption for Disabled in Texas

Posted On: July 23, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Property Tax Exemption Guide Property Tax Exemption for Disabled Homeowners in Texas Qualifying disabled Texas homeowners may receive an additional school-district residence homestead exemption and a school-tax ceiling. This guide explains the exemption amount, eligibility requirements, application process, and the difference between disabled-person and disabled-veteran property tax benefits. Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney […]

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Texas Proposition 13 Explained: Homestead Exemption Increase

Posted On: July 3, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Property Tax Law Texas Proposition 13 Explained: What the Homestead Exemption Increase Means for You In November 2025, Texas voters approved Proposition 13 — a constitutional amendment that raised the state’s general homestead exemption to $140,000, effective January 1, 2026. Here’s what it means for your property tax bill, how it works alongside other […]

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Texas Homestead Cap Explained: How It Affects Property Taxes

Posted On: May 15, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Homestead Cap Explained: How It Affects Property Taxes The homestead cap Texas homeowners ask about is one of the most important concepts to understand when reviewing a Texas property tax bill. The Texas homestead cap can limit how much a qualifying residence homestead’s assessed value increases from one year to the next, even when […]

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Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption: Amount, Rules and How to Apply (2026)

Posted On: May 14, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Over-65 Property Tax Exemption: Amount, Rules and How to Apply (2026) Texas homeowners age 65 or older may qualify for additional property tax relief on their primary residence. This guide explains the Texas over-65 property tax exemption, the school-tax ceiling, current exemption amounts, eligibility requirements, filing steps, deadlines, transfer rules, and what to do […]

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How Much Does the Homestead Exemption Save in Texas?

Posted On: February 25, 2026 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Property Tax Exemptions How Much Does the Homestead Exemption Save in Texas? Over-65, Disabled, and Veteran Benefits Explained Calculate the potential value of the 2026 Texas residence homestead exemption and compare the additional benefits available to qualifying homeowners who are 65 or older, disabled, or disabled veterans. Brandon Barchus, Texas Property Tax Attorney September […]

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Texas Temporary Disaster Exemption: 15% Rule & Deadline

Posted On: March 5, 2021 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Property Tax Disaster Relief Texas Temporary Disaster Exemption: Eligibility, Damage Levels & 105-Day Deadline If a hurricane, flood, tornado, freeze, wildfire, or other disaster physically damages qualifying property in an area declared a disaster area by the Texas governor, Tax Code §11.35 may temporarily exempt part of the property’s appraised value from taxation. Reviewed […]

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Texas Property Tax Disaster Relief: Exemptions & Appeals

Posted On: December 6, 2017 | Categorized In: Property Tax Relief & Exemptions

Texas Property Tax Disaster Relief Guide How Natural Disasters Affect Texas Property Taxes & Available Relief Hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, wildfires, freezes, and other disasters can damage property and disrupt local communities. Texas law provides several forms of property-tax relief, but the rules depend on when the damage occurred, whether the governor declared the area a […]

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