SUPPORTING LOCAL AND SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACROSS TEXAS

Commercial property taxes are assessed annually by county appraisal districts and can have a significant impact on operating costs for business owners and property investors. Commercial valuations often rely on mass-appraisal models, income assumptions, and generalized market data that may not fully reflect a property’s condition, age, use, or local market realities.

Texas law allows commercial property owners to review and protest their appraised value each year. Texas True Tax assists commercial property owners with navigating this process thoughtfully and in accordance with the Texas Property Tax Code.

Texas True Tax provides professional commercial property tax protest representation, with an emphasis on accuracy, fairness, and local knowledge.Our services include:

• Reviewing the annual Notice of Appraised Value for accuracy, equity, and consistency
• Preparing and filing the Notice of Protest and any required or supplemental forms
• Collecting, organizing, and presenting commercial-specific supporting evidence, when appropriate
• Attending informal conferences and Appraisal Review Board (ARB) hearings on behalf of the property owner
• Advising when a correction may be more appropriate than a formal protest

Each commercial property is reviewed individually, using county-specific data and appraisal standards.

For commercial properties, supporting documentation may be helpful in addressing valuation assumptions related to income, condition, or physical characteristics. Texas True Tax may request SPICE documentation when appropriate:

• Space – Layout, vacancy, functional limitations, or underutilization
• Pictures – Photos showing condition, age, or physical obsolescence
• Invoices – Maintenance, repair, or capital expense records
• Condition – Functional or physical issues affecting use or value
• Estimates – Written estimates related to deferred maintenance or repairs

Documentation requests are property-specific and based on what may strengthen the protest under Texas law.

Documentation is requested only after engagement and only when relevant.

Texas True Tax focuses on working with locally owned and owner-operated commercial properties, with a strong concentration in Bexar County.We regularly assist with:

• Food Trucks
• Veterinary clinics and animal hospitals
• Independent and family-owned restaurants, including neighborhood restaurants and taco houses
• Older retail centers and strip malls
• Professional office buildings
• Warehouses and light industrial properties
• Vacant commercial land

We do not represent mixed-use developments or multifamily properties. Our commercial practice is intentionally focused on properties where hands-on review, local familiarity, and detailed evidence matter most.

Commercial property tax services are offered on a contingency or negotiated fee basis, depending on property type, size, and complexity.

• In many cases, there is no upfront fee
• A fee is earned only if a reduction results in tax savings
• For more complex properties, fee arrangements may be discussed in advance

This structure aligns our work with the interests of the property owner while recognizing the varying scope of commercial cases.

Commercial property protests follow the same statutory deadlines as residential protests:

• April–May: Appraisal districts typically issue Notices of Appraised Value
• May 15: General deadline to file a Notice of Protest
• 30 days after notice: If the appraisal notice is delivered later, the deadline may extend

Once a protest is filed, appraisal districts schedule informal reviews and ARB hearings, generally occurring through late spring and summer.

Commercial properties are reassessed every year. Even when business operations or physical improvements remain unchanged, valuation models, market assumptions, and data inputs may shift. Annual review helps ensure that:

• Income and expense assumptions are reasonable
• Property characteristics are accurately reflected
• Values are applied uniformly and equitably
• Errors or inconsistencies are addressed early

A consistent review process also establishes a documented record that may support future appeals.