Mueller Makes Plea to TCAD Board

Affordable homes program threatened by spiking appraisals

"...Mueller Neighborhood homeowners and their advocates appeared before the board of the Travis Central Appraisal District Monday, to plead..."

Nov. 3, 2015 News Post by Michael King

As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

"...consumed political attention throughout the state, the Travis Central Appraisal Dis­trict's handling of local taxpayers' assessments is consumed with..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam ... Updated

Travis Central Appraisal District responds

"...The Travis Central Appraisal District has fired back...."

June 12, 2015 News Column by Michael King

AISD Board Picks Johns Hopkins as Eastside Partner

Unanimous vote has community support

"...are even rarer. But on May 6 the district's board of trustees unanimously backed a plan to enter into..."

May 10, 2013 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight

Commissioners kick can down the road by opting to study appraisal system

"...absent, County Commissioners nixed filing a petition with the appraisal district to protest the 2014 commercial property tax roll...."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

The Common Law

Crazy high property taxes? Challenging your valuation at the ARB hearing

"...deadline to file the protest with the Travis Central Appraisal District for the 2022 protest season was May 16,..."

June 3, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Challenge your ever-increasing property taxes

"...deadline (generally May 15, or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). A written..."

May 3, 2019 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Property tax protest – how do I increase my chances of winning at the ARB hearing?

"...the dispute with a representative of the Travis Central Appraisal District...."

June 4, 2021 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law: Can I Win My Property Tax Protest?

How to appeal to the Appraisal Review Board

"...deadline (generally May 31, or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). Check out..."

July 4, 2014 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

How Do I Win My Property-Tax Protest?

"...deadline (generally May 31 or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). Check out..."

June 12, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

TCAD Challenge Suspended

City could appeal Appraisal Review Board denial

"...As expected Monday morning, the Appraisal Review Board for the Travis Central Appraisal District effectively..."

June 26, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...In fact, because of the board's concerns about possible unintended consequences of the proposal, we..."

May 3, 2002 Column

The Common Law

High Property Taxes

"...31 or no later than 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value to you,..."

June 5, 2009 Column by Luke Ellis

Mueller vs. TCAD: No Room for Affordability?

TCAD attorney says Mueller is placing blame on appraisal board

"...one room for the first time, and that the board recognized it's not just about legal technicalities, but about..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Protest High Property Taxes

"...deadline (generally May 31 or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). Check out..."

July 2, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Protesting High Property Taxes: Persuasive Evidence

"...deadline (generally May 31 or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). Check out..."

May 16, 2008 Column by Luke Ellis

Mueller vs. TCAD: Affordability Fight in Court

Attorney for Mueller homeowners says TCAD is incorrectly applying the law

"...neigh­bo­rhood and the Mueller Foundation, and the Travis Central Appraisal District over property tax assessments, three homeowners in the..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...sued the county over its 1995 and 1996 tax appraisals. After filing suit, the company paid taxes on the..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

This Is the Box We're In

Council doesn't have a budget, but they're cutting it nonetheless

"...against the commercial property evaluations of the Travis Cen­tral Appraisal District. Austin may have a reasonable case – a..."

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Tax Assessor-Collect­or Race Gets Dirty

Mud starting to fly in Democratic primary race for Travis Co. tax asses­sor-collector, with each candidate calling the other a liar

"...that, although Spears by law sits on the Central Appraisal District board of directors, she has attended only 22%..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Lee Nichols

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...quest for a utilities consultant; council's battle over property appraisals continues; another Democratic candidate enters the Travis County Sheriff's..."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

News Roundup: All Sorts of Disasters

Pressley vs. Casar, Linklater vs. fire, and more

"...a non-hearing hearing this morning (June 22) before the Appraisal Review Board at the Travis Central Appraisal District, as..."

June 22, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?

"...the city of Austin's lawsuit against the Travis Central Appraisal District didn't hold the stage very long. On Friday,..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

The Common Law

Providing evidence when protesting your high property taxes

"...deadline (generally May 31st or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). Check out..."

June 15, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Protesting High Property Taxes – Persuasive Evidence

"...deadline (generally May 31, or 30 days after the appraisal district mailed a notice of appraised value). See last..."

June 16, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law: High Property Taxes? File a Written Protest

Protest High Property Taxes

"...protested, and clearly indicates that you disagree with the appraisal district's decision. An easy way to file a written..."

May 4, 2012 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Protest High Property Taxes

"...protested, and clearly indicates that you disagree with the appraisal district's decision. An easy way to file a written..."

May 6, 2011 Column by Luke Ellis

Property Tax Vote Set For Tuesday

County may challenge commercial property tax roll

"...opposes filing a challenge petition with the Travis Central Appraisal District...."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Moneybags Moffett

Another Fine Pay Day for Jim Bob

"...a lawsuit filed by Freeport-McMoRan against the Culberson County Appraisal District. Freeport operates a sulphur mine and processing facility..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Council: Do I Hear Six Percent?

Council approaches a decision on homestead exemption

"...if the checkbook balancers on the dais want to review every purchasing contract of any size. The headline this..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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