Endorsements for the May 4 Travis Central Appraisal District Election

It's the first time we're voting for these positions

"...experience in commercial real estate law who served on TCAD’s board from 1988-1990; Daniel Wang, an Austin native who..."

April 19, 2024 News Feature by The Chronicle Editorial Board

First-Ever Appraisal District Election Is Small Battle in GOP-Dem War Over Taxation in Texas

Elected Dem- or GOP-backed candidates would have outsized power over district

"...Republican legislators opposed to higher taxes authored and passed..."

April 5, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The City Forced Their Church's Expensive Demolition

Now the appraisal district wants $100,000

"...church on a pro bono basis, said she thinks TCAD officials figured there couldn't be a church operating on..."

Feb. 24, 2023 News Feature by Abe Asher

Public Notice: City Budget Season Continues

A primer on the schedule and the tax rates

"...up by 40%, 50%, or more. According to a TCAD press release at the time, the median home value..."

July 29, 2022 News Column by Nick Barbaro

The Common Law

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

"...informally resolve the dispute with a representative of the TCAD...."

June 3, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Crazy high property taxes? File a protest.

"...You weren't the only one. Travis Central Appraisal District (TCAD) increased the value of residential homes by an average..."

May 6, 2022 Column by Luke Ellis

Austin at Large: We Can Survive the New Boom

But we need to throw our entire weight into increasing our power as Texans

"...Austin and Travis County are not routinely disclosed to TCAD, its appraisers can read, and they've seen the headlines..."

April 22, 2022 News Column by Mike Clark-Madison

"Vexatious Litigant" Madeleine Connor Prepares to Take the Bench

Here comes the judge!

"...Creek area (where Connor also lives), with a 2020 TCAD appraisal of $577,700, was sold for $435,000 in order..."

Oct. 29, 2020 News Post by Michael King

Public Notice: Cruz (Out of) Control

Whose well-being does the junior senator have at heart?

"...to actual values. Chief Appraiser Marya Crigler told the TCAD Board of Directors that through May 7, TCAD had..."

May 15, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Headlines

"...Board of Realtors to release sales price information that TCAD purchased but that the company and ABOR now insist..."

March 13, 2020 News Feature

Public Notice: Ho, Ho, Holidaze Continues

"...District Chief Appraiser Marya Crigler "has recommended to the TCAD Board of Directors that the appraisal district host in-person..."

Jan. 3, 2020 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Council Dives Deep Into Racism at APD, Land Use

Busy week isn't over yet, with development code hearing Saturday

"...Crigler reiterated TCAD would need at least 3-5 years of data from..."

Dec. 6, 2019 News Post by Austin Sanders

As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

"...of multiple listing service (MLS) data about home sales, TCAD has decided it will not offer face-to-face informal hearings..."

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Irony Located

"...of the previous unreasonable annual increases of 10% in Austin/TCAD. 10% annual increases are outrageous and Mayor Adler is..."

June 5, 2019 Postmarks

Austin Homes Tour: The Art of the Craftsman Style

John Ruskin's ghost will be nearby, eating breakfast tacos and smiling

"...through neighborhoods and seeing houses, looking them up in TCAD, and sending letters – because those are, unfortunately, outside..."

April 24, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

On the Edges of Gentrification, Planning a Different East Riverside Drive

City’s declared goals for the corridor and those of private developers do not necessarily coincide

"...It's worth remembering that the Mueller development, built on..."

Feb. 15, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

ROT Rally On! Heat Wave Saved!

Travis County agrees to let biker, car events use the Expo Center

"...at the Travis County Commissioners Court on Tues­day rejected TCAD's request to rent the Eastside facility and directed county..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Headlines

"...part of the Travis County Exposition Center into a TCAD appraisal district processing office for the summer, which would..."

Sept. 28, 2018 News Feature

City Budget: Something's Gotta Give

Cooling economy, rising costs mean tough choices for City Council

"...– before an actual budget, any Council decisions, or TCAD property tax roll – estimates a combined increase of..."

May 12, 2017 News Feature by Michael King

Sheri Gallo Faces Scrutiny for City Email Use

District 10 council member and her darned emails

"...their home. The couple said Gallo presented a printed TCAD document indicating the appraisal price of the home when..."

Nov. 25, 2016 News Feature by Annamarya Scaccia

City Council Clashes Over 2017 Budget

Competing ideas on how to spend $969 million

"...to Council approval. Since this draft was released, the TCAD certified property tax roll was updated (affecting the anticipated..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Public Notice: Waitin' for the Money

Budget, bond drama overshadows all else

"...value – fully offsetting the increased property valuations that TCAD anticipates. That tax rate, a county press release noted,..."

Aug. 19, 2016 News Column by Nick Barbaro

Getting to Yes

The Travis Central Appraisal District and the Mueller Foundation settle tax appraisal dispute

"...had filed suit over the appraisals after losing their TCAD appeals, but legally required mediation intervened before the scheduled..."

July 15, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Mueller and Travis Central Appraisal District Sing Kumbaya

Agreement in dispute over affordable housing tax appraisals

"...Apparently dodging the courtroom, the Mueller Foundation and the..."

July 12, 2016 News Post by Michael King

Mueller vs. TCAD: Affordability Fight in Court

Attorney for Mueller homeowners says TCAD is incorrectly applying the law

"...Rodriguez, Stephanie Grimes, and Brady Dial – have sued TCAD, charging that the appraisals constitute an "unlawful valuation" of..."

Dec. 11, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Commissions, Complaints, and Candidates

Intrigue and drama over technical lobbying laws

"...• Affordability in Question: On another TCAD front, two residents of the Mueller Neighborhood's affordable housing..."

Dec. 7, 2015 News Post

Council: Let's Hear It for Humanity

Anti-refugee resolution dies in committee

"...Appraisal District. In early November, the city’s lawsuit against TCAD was dismissed for lack of standing by state District..."

Dec. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Where There’s a Roof There’s a Way

City Council agenda heavy with housing matters

"...• Also on the housing front (more or less)..."

Nov. 17, 2015 News Post by Michael King

TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: Onward and Upward?

"...state District Judge Tim Sulak dismissed the lawsuit against TCAD and certain commercial property owners, ruling that the city..."

Nov. 13, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

News Roundup: Arrests, Assaults, and Assholes

When city politics get dirty

"...• City's TCAD Lawsuit Dismissed: On Friday, state District Judge Tim Sulak..."

Nov. 9, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

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