County-accurate 2026 property tax estimates for Texas — each county below is pre-loaded with its own effective rate, assessment rules and exemptions.
Property tax in Texas
How homes are assessed
Texas appraises at 100% of market value; no state property tax — all rates are local (county + city + school district + special districts).
Homestead exemption
General residence homestead exemption of $100,000 off school-district taxable value, plus a 10% annual cap on appraisal increases for homesteads.
Appeal window
Protest deadline is generally May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice, whichever is later, via the county Appraisal Review Board.
Due dates
Bills mailed in October; due on receipt, delinquent after January 31.