Texas protest calendar
The season, in the order it happens.
The dates that govern a protest are set by the Texas Tax Code. Everything else you plan has to fit around them.
The valuation date
Value is determined as of January 1. Whatever the property was on that date is what the appraisal district is valuing, no matter what happens to it later in the year.
Notices of appraised value
The chief appraiser delivers notices. April or as soon as practicable for most properties. The clock on your protest starts when the notice is delivered, not when you open it.
The protest deadline
Protests are due by May 15, or 30 days after the notice was delivered, whichever is later. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, it moves to the next business day. This is the one that ends seasons.
Informals and ARB hearings
Informal meetings with an appraiser run alongside formal hearings in front of the appraisal review board. The ARB has to give you at least 15 days notice of a scheduled hearing.
The board approves the records
The appraisal review board approves the appraisal records. Protests still pending after this point are handled separately.
Certification
The chief appraiser certifies the appraisal roll to the taxing units. Values are set for the year and the season is effectively closed.
Statutory dates under the Texas Tax Code. Deadlines that land on a weekend or legal holiday move to the next business day, and districts vary in when notices actually go out. Confirm against your county.
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