How to Appeal Property Taxes in Texas (2026)

Texas has some of the highest property tax rates in the nation, averaging 1.6-2.8% depending on the county. With no state income tax, property taxes are the primary funding mechanism for local services. Texas law gives every homeowner the right to protest their assessed value each year. The process is free, and your value can only go down or stay the same as a result of a protest — it can never go up because you filed.