As Tax Protests Begin, Travis Central Appraisal District Catches Heat

The causes and effects of the ongoing TCAD controversy

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

June 7, 2019 News Feature by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Leaders Give Themselves Raises

Salary move comes amid fears of shrinking budgets

"...As they did last year, Travis County Judge Sarah Eckhardt and three county commissioners voted..."

July 31, 2019 News Post by Lindsay Stafford Mader

Travis County Holding Steady ... for Now

County braces for bigger economic challenges in 2010

"...Travis County budget officers on Monday rolled out a bare-bones,..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

Travis County

Same song, with slight variation of lyrics

"...Crafting a county budget in tough times is a long, difficult, and..."

July 23, 2010 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: No Praise for Appraisal Process

Disparities in property values could prompt protest from county

"...old as the legislative loopholes that created an unfair appraisal process favoring commercial properties...."

June 6, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

No Fair Share? Property Tax Report Provokes a County Review.

Property tax study says commercial property owners are draining homeowners' bank accounts

"...Travis County officials have vowed to unravel a "historic and..."

July 17, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

City Preps For 2015 Appraisal Fight

A unanimous Council vote to mount a challenge next year

"...a June 17 deadline to challenge this year’s commercial appraisal values, City Council members early Friday morning agreed to..."

June 15, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Appraisal Reform at the County? Never Mind ...

Commissioners won't challenge appraisal district's undervalued commercial property

"...Travis County commissioners agreed last week that the county is..."

July 31, 2009 News Feature by Amy Smith

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

Point Austin: The Appraisal Scam

TCAD can't accurately appraise commercial properties – and the Lege likes it that way

"...the unsurprising but emphatic thrust of the Property Tax Appraisal Forum held Tuesday at the First Unitarian Uni­ver­sal­ist Church,..."

May 22, 2015 News Column by Michael King

City to Mount Case for Appraisal Protest in 2015

A unanimous Council vote preps a challenge next year

"...a June 17 deadline to challenge this year's commercial appraisal values, City Council members early last Friday agreed to..."

June 20, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: County Folds on Tax Fight

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

"...airing their grievances over rising residential tax bills, and Travis County officials hinting they may go to war over..."

June 13, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Palm School: A Battle Between City, County, Advocates, and Rodeo Austin

County Judge Eckhardt goes big, community stands firm

"...the stage for a complex ballet involving the city, Travis County, local Latinx leaders, mental health providers, the Fairmont..."

July 19, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

How Green Grows My County?

'Greenprints' aim to protect our most precious natural lands

"...twists and turns toward the southeast to the Bastrop County line. The Austin-Bastrop River Corridor Partner­ship and the Trust..."

Dec. 14, 2007 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

County May Contest Tax-Exempt Status of Soccer Stadium

It's the tax, man

"...County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to "preserve the county's right..."

Aug. 24, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

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

ROT Rally On! Heat Wave Saved!

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

"...Texas Heat Wave car show will return to the Travis County Expo Center next summer, forcing the Travis Central..."

Oct. 5, 2018 News Feature by Austin Sanders

TCAD Challenge Moves to Court

Mayor announces next stage of appraisal fight

"...City of Austin is filing suit today against the Travis Central Appraisal District, commercial property owners, and Texas Comptroller..."

Aug. 24, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Property Tax Vote Set For Tuesday

County may challenge commercial property tax roll

"...Travis County Commissioners are scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether..."

June 9, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

News Roundup: Council, Kellers, and SSLCs

Council challenges appraisals, while Kellers challenge decision

"...Council's TCAD challenge moves forward, but without help from Travis County Commissioners; the Kellers move forward in their request..."

June 1, 2015 News Post by the News Staff

Justice For Homeowners

Commissioners may challenge commercial appraisals

"...bills that favor large commercial property owners over homeowners, Travis County Commissioners will hold a special meeting Monday, June..."

June 1, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Gómez Goes Negative

Precinct 4 race heats up

"...live east of I-35, in the 78747 Zip code. Travis County Appraisal District records say otherwise, but we'll let..."

March 1, 2010 News Post by Amy Smith

This Is the Box We're In

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

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

June 12, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

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: High Property Taxes? File a Written Protest

Protest High Property Taxes

"...year my property taxes were reasonable. But this year, Travis County says my house has an incredibly high appraised..."

May 4, 2012 Column by Luke Ellis

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Environmental Democrats, the Save Our Springs PAC, and the Travis County Green Party...."

May 3, 2002 Column

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

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..."

June 4, 2010 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Protesting high property taxes

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

June 8, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

The Common Law

Protesting High Property Taxes

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

June 9, 2006 Column by Luke Ellis

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