TEXAS TRUE TAX SUPPORTS ALL YOUR PROPERTY TAX NEEDS

Reduce property values/taxes

• Get all the right exemptions
• Protest the value
• Request and receive CAD evidence
• For an Informal Hearing
• For a Formal ARB Hearing
• Appeal by Arbitration
• Representation – Let Texas True Tax represent you. We take the anxiety away so you can keep on with the good life. 

Source: Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Website

Own Property in Texas? You Have the Right to Protest!

Whether you own a house, condo, townhome, patio home, commercial building, farmland, or even just an empty lot—you have the legal right to protest your property taxes.

The Texas Property Tax Code gives broad protection to all types of property owners. If you believe the appraisal district has your value wrong or mishandled anything related to your property, you have the right to protest to the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).

💬At your ARB hearing, you’ll have the opportunity to discuss things like:

· The value assigned to your property

· Whether you were properly granted exemptions

· Whether your property qualifies for special appraisal (like ag-use)

The ARB is made up of impartial community members, not appraisal district employees. And in most cases, you can have an informal meeting with the appraisal district first—many concerns are resolved at this early stage.

🙋‍♀️ Don’t go it alone! Texas True Tax is here to walk you through it—clearly, confidently, and with your best outcome in mind. 

• Whether you're running a business or owning a home, it’s good to know that Texas law doesn’t allow the Comptroller’s office to give advice about your property tax protest—not to you, your appraisal district, or the Appraisal Review Board (ARB).
• Also, the Comptroller’s office can’t step in or influence the outcomeof your protest—it’s meant to be a local process between property owners and their appraisal district.
• If you’d like to protest your property value, you or your appointed agent must notify your county appraisal district by May 15th of the current tax year. Don’t miss the deadline—it’s your right to protest, but it has to be done on time!

Need help preparing your protest? That’s where Texas True Tax comes in—we handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on running your business or enjoying your home.

 Leasing Property?  You Might Have the Right to Protest the Value!

• If your lease agreement requires you to cover the property owner’s taxes, you may have the right to protest the property's value with the Appraisal Review Board (ARB)—but only if the owner doesn’t file the protest first.
• This applies to all types of leased property:
  📍Land
  🏢Buildings
  📦Business Personal Property
• Typically, the appraisal district sends the Notice of Appraised Value to the property owner. But if you’re the one paying the tax bill, the property owner is legally required to send you a copy.
• 👉If you file the protest, the ARB will communicate directly with you from that point forward.

💡Not sure if you qualify or how to begin? Texas True Taxcan help you understand your rights and take care of the protest process so you can stay focused on your business.

 Residential Property Taxes—Let’s Make the System Work for You

Your local officials decide your property’s value, set tax rates, and collect the bill—but the rules come from the state. That’s why knowing your rights is key. The good news? You’re not alone.

Texas True Tax protests your property tax assessment for you—every single year.

It only takes a couple of minutes to get started at TexasTrueTax.com. Once you're signed up, we handle the entire process from start to finish—no stress, no hassle.

Just send us your PIE:

· Pictures of your property

· Invoices for repairs or upgrades

· Estimates for work that needs to be done

That’s it. We’ll take it from there—arguing for a fair value so you don’t overpay.

 Own Commercial Property? You’ve Got the Same Protest Rights.

Commercial property refers to real estate used to generate income that isn’t coded by your local taxing authority as residential. This includes:

· 🏬Shopping centers and strip malls

· 🏗️Warehouses and distribution centers

· 🍽️Restaurants, bars, and cafes

· 🏢Office buildings

· 🧴Salons, spas, and service-based storefronts

· 🚗Auto shops, car washes, and storage facilities

· 🦷Dental offices and 🐾 veterinary clinics

· 🛒Bodegas, convenience stores, and neighborhood markets

If you lease space to others or run your own business from a non-residential property, it qualifies as commercial.

Just like homeowners, commercial property owners have the right to protest their property taxes if they believe the valuation is inaccurate or inflated. And when property values rise without clear justification, you shouldn't be left paying more than your fair share.

At Texas True Tax, we help small business owners and investors across Texas push back. We do the research, prepare the evidence, and handle the protest—from informal hearings to arbitration, if needed—so you can get back to running your business. 

Business Personal Property – What You Need to Know

Not all personal property is taxed—but if you own equipment, inventory, or other items used to run your business, you likely need to report it. This is called Business Personal Property (BPP) and it is taxable under Texas law if it’s used to generate income—whether through selling, leasing, or service.

🗓️ Important Deadline:
If you own or manage business personal property as of January 1st, you’re required to file a BPP Renditionwith your county appraisal district no later than April 15th of the same year.

📄What’s in a Rendition?
The rendition form includes:

· A general description of your business assets (equipment, furniture, fixtures, inventory, etc.)

· Their location and use

· The estimated value (based on cost, depreciation, or appraisal)

· The effective date of the value opinion and explanation of how the value was determined

📝The form must either follow the official version from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, or be substantially similar and approvedby the comptroller.

💼 Let Texas True Tax handle it!
We’ll file your BPP rendition for you—and we must have it on file to protest your valuation later in the year. We make sure everything is accurate, timely, and in compliance so you stay protected.

👉If you own a small business, don’t let the BPP deadline sneak up on you. Let us do the heavy lifting. 💪

⚖️ Binding Arbitration – A Smart Alternative to Court

If you’re not satisfied with your Appraisal Review Board (ARB) decision, you don’t have to take it to court. In Texas, property owners have another option: binding arbitration.

This process allows you and the appraisal district to present your evidence to a neutral third party—an arbitrator—who determines the final value of your property. ✅ The decision is final and binding for both parties, with no further appeals.

🔍 Why Choose Arbitration?
At Texas True Tax, we often recommend arbitration over litigation because it’s:

· More affordable (no high hourly legal fees)

· Faster

· Less intimidating than going to court

📌 Who Qualifies for Arbitration?
Your property is eligible if:

· 🏠It’s either real property (like land/buildings) or taxable business personal property

· 📈The ARB issued a ruling on market value or unequal appraisal

· 💲The property’s value is under $5 million(unless it has a residential homestead exemption)

· ✅Property taxes are paid and current

· 🚫There is no pending lawsuit on the same issue

📝 How It Works – The Arbitration Process

1. You have 60 days from receiving your ARB order to file for arbitration.

2. You and the appraisal district have 45 daysto try to settle or resolve the issue.

3. If no agreement is reached, the Texas Comptroller’s office assigns a neutral arbitrator.

4. A hearing is scheduled. Both sides present evidence—either in person or through a representative.

5. The arbitrator reviews everything and makes a final value determination.

💡A successful arbitration can lower your appraised valueand maximize your property tax savings—without the stress and expense of court.

Need help filing or preparing your case for arbitration? Texas True Tax is ready to guide you every step of the way. 🤝

Not Happy with Your ARB Decision? You Still Have Options.

If the Appraisal Review Board (ARB) didn’t reduce your property value the way you’d hoped, don’t worry—your protest journey doesn’t have to end there.

You have 60 days from the date you receive your ARB board order to take the next step: filing for binding arbitration or litigation appeal.

📉These options could still lead to a reduction in your tax bill—and Texas True Tax is here to help you through it.

We’ll partner with a qualified attorneyto:

· Analyze your appraisal district data

· Build a solid, evidence-based case

· Prepare documentation and exhibits

· Support your interests during the next level of appeal

🧠You don’t have to face the system alone. We’re experienced, detail-driven, and ready to fight for a fair valuation.

👉 Let’s talk strategy—before the 60-day clock runs out.

Filing for arbitration may be your last opportunity to lower your property taxes—but you don’t have to do it alone. At Texas True Tax, our team of licensed Property Tax Consultants and partnering attorneys work hard to secure the lowest possible value for your property.

💼We’ll help you:

· Gather and analyze the right evidence

· Document your case

· Present your strongest argument before the arbitrator

We’ve helped hundreds of Texas property ownersreduce their tax burden—and we’re ready to help you, too. 🤝

🎓 We also offer DIY Property Tax Protest Seminars across Texas, empowering everyday homeowners and small business owners with tools and strategies to fight back on their own.

🏛️ More than just protest experts, we’re advocates for long-term change. Texas True Tax actively supports state legislation focused on relief, reform, and ultimately the elimination of    

property taxes, while working to ensure public schools are funded efficiently and fairly.