Should I protest my Texas property taxes in 2026?

It depends on your specific property. Key indicators that protesting is worth it: your assessment increased more than 10% year-over-year, your property is valued higher than similar homes in your neighborhood, or your assessment exceeds recent comparable sales. TexasTaxSignal provides free instant analysis to help you decide in 60 seconds.

What is the success rate for Texas property tax protests?

Texas property tax protest success rates are very high. Informal hearings typically have a 70-90% success rate depending on the county. Harris County sees about 85% success, Travis County around 88%. The average Texas homeowner who protests saves $1,000 or more per year.

When is the Texas property tax protest deadline for 2026?

The general Texas property tax protest deadline is May 15, 2026, or 30 days after your appraisal notice date, whichever is later. You must file your protest with your county's Central Appraisal District (CAD) before this deadline.

How much does it cost to protest property taxes in Texas?

Filing a property tax protest in Texas is completely free. You can file online, by mail, or in person with your county's CAD at no cost. TexasTaxSignal also provides free analysis to help you decide if protesting is worth your time.

How do I protest my property taxes in Texas?

To protest Texas property taxes: 1) File a Notice of Protest with your county CAD by May 15th, 2) Gather evidence (comparable sales, property condition photos), 3) Attend your informal hearing, 4) If not satisfied, proceed to the ARB (Appraisal Review Board) formal hearing. Most protests are resolved at the informal hearing stage.

What counties does TexasTaxSignal support?

TexasTaxSignal supports 46 Texas counties covering over 6.5 million homes. 12 counties are live with full data: Harris (Houston), Dallas, Tarrant (Fort Worth), Bexar (San Antonio), Travis (Austin), Collin (Plano/Frisco), Denton, Fort Bend, Williamson, Brazoria (Pearland), Galveston, and Hays (Kyle/Buda). More counties coming soon.

Can I protest my property taxes every year in Texas?

Yes, you can and should review your property tax assessment every year in Texas. Property values change annually, and even if you protested last year, new factors may make this year worth protesting too. TexasTaxSignal helps you evaluate each year's assessment.

What is the difference between informal and formal property tax hearings in Texas?

An informal hearing is a meeting with an appraiser from your CAD - it's casual, quick (15-30 minutes), and where 70-90% of protests are resolved. A formal hearing is before the ARB (Appraisal Review Board), is more structured, and happens if you're not satisfied with the informal hearing result. Most homeowners never need the formal hearing.

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About Us

Meet Raullen Chai

Meet Raullen Chai, a real estate investor in Austin and the creator of TexasTaxSignal. Frustrated by the lack of transparent tools for property owners, he built this service to empower investors with clear, data-driven judgment.

Too many property owners either overpay on taxes because they don't know protesting is an option, or waste hours protesting when their assessment is already fair. TexasTaxSignal was built to solve both problems — giving every Texas property owner a clear, honest answer in under 60 seconds.

We don't file protests. We don't take percentages. We sell judgment, not results — and right now, it's completely free.

Our Mission

Our mission is to give every Texas property owner the confidence to make the right call on their property tax protest — whether that means filing or saving their time. We believe transparent, data-driven analysis should be accessible to everyone, not locked behind expensive consultants or hidden behind percentage-based fees.

Our Data Sources

TexasTaxSignal pulls data directly from Texas Central Appraisal District (CAD) public records. We analyze property assessments, land and improvement values, neighborhood boundaries, and year-over-year trends across 12 live counties (and growing). All of our data comes from authoritative, publicly available sources — the same information appraisers use to value your property.