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..."

May 9, 2008 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

Council: Do I Hear Six Percent?

Council approaches a decision on homestead exemption

"...homeowners. But there's been some pushback from the Eastside districts (1-4) – where renters heavily outnumber homeowners and the..."

June 5, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Commissioners Say No to Tax Protest

County will study, not challenge, commercial appraisal roll

"...Travis County Commissioners this afternoon opted against waging a protest..."

June 10, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

City Counciling: City Budget Preview

Not great, could be worse

"...is very fluid, as it is based on the Travis County Appraisal District's estimated tax roll; in a down..."

April 30, 2010 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

The Common Law

Homestead exemption – why & how?

"...for school taxes. Additional exemptions may be available for county taxes, people over 65, and people who are disabled...."

June 22, 2007 Column by Luke Ellis

No Man's Land

Substandard Conditions Are a Way of Life for Northridge Acres

"...the offices of elected officials in Austin, Round Rock, Travis County, Williamson County, the Texas Legislature and several state..."

June 9, 2000 News Feature by Cheryl Smith

Council: Everything That Fits

CMs get feisty heading into campaign season

"...legislative agenda on the subject; 65 would challenge the Travis County Appraisal District on commercial valuations (a similar proposal..."

June 13, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Endorsements

"...loves Austin and takes seriously the responsibility of being mayor.Travis County Bond Propositions Travis County voters traditionally vote overwhelmingly..."

Oct. 26, 2001 News Feature

Council: Let's Hear It for Humanity

Anti-refugee resolution dies in committee

"...relatively light, but also because Mayor Steve Adler and District 7 Council Member Leslie Pool are off to Paris..."

Dec. 2, 2015 News Post by Michael King

Goodbye to Big Pink

The Rio Motel faces new ownership, a new name, and perhaps a new future.

"...late March. He won't divulge the price, but the Travis County Appraisal District lists the property and motel at..."

July 26, 2002 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Postmarks

Our readers talk back.

"...Green WTP with a new water plant on Lake Travis. Even though it could cost utility rate payers more..."

Jan. 13, 2006 Column

Off the Desk

"...will be dispensing money. However, documents filed at the county clerk's office indicate that on November 22, ARA board..."

Jan. 12, 1996 News Feature

Brown vs. Eckhardt vs. … McCombs? {Update}

Eckhardt push-poll implies Red McCombs "big supporter" of Andy Brown

"...Some Travis County voters were receiving a brief computerized push-poll phone..."

Jan. 18, 2014 News Post by Michael King

The Price of Progress

Worldly Roots

"...land values shooting up all over the Central Business District and even in the larger Central Austin area, Corea..."

Feb. 26, 1999 News Feature by Charles Nafus

RunTex Gets Run Out of Shop

Court order shuts down running store

"...The court order, signed by District Court Judge Tim Sulak, directed Travis County constables to..."

April 4, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Council: Taxes Are Challenging

Council prepares to challenge TCAD

"...like City Council is indeed preparing to challenge the Travis Central Apprais­al District on the accuracy of its commercial..."

May 22, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Geographical Interlopers

"...[News, Feb. 16], the editorial board says that Congressional District (CD) 25, “anchored near Ft. Worth, ... reaches southward..."

Feb. 20, 2018 Postmarks

Let Us All Celebrate Roky Erickson

"...now 35 and in the Air Force, checked the Travis County Appraisal District and told me that the home..."

Jan. 11, 2006 Postmarks

Grow and Prosper

With neighbors still reeling from 1990 expansion, Hyde Park Baptist plans another growth project.

"...adopted an ordinance establishing a Neighborhood Conservation and Combining District (NCCD) exempting the church from some zoning provisions --..."

Nov. 19, 1999 News Feature by Erica C. Barnett

The Last Don

Bob Bullock: The Crusty Boss of Texas Politics

"...Hood" system that takes property taxes from wealthy school districts and transfers them to poor districts. But after nearly..."

Jan. 31, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Council Watch

Blaming the Victim

"...12th Street owned by former congressional candidate and current District 47 State Representative candidate Jo Baylor for five city-owned..."

Oct. 6, 1995 News Column

City Council: All This, and Bull Creek Too

Council adopts budget after two grinding days of debate

"...days of debate over found money – property tax appraisals and collections having come in higher than original projections..."

Sept. 12, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Council: About Those Tax Bills ...

Vested rights returns to agenda

"...and Morrison also propose a related challenge to the Travis County Appraisal District's approach to commercial property valuations; and..."

June 6, 2014 News Feature by Michael King

Wal-Mart Clan Buys Tex-Mex Site

"...Plaza Saltillo and the Cap Metro rail station. The Travis County Appraisal District lists the combined parcels' appraised value..."

Aug. 23, 2013 News Feature by Amy Smith

Wal-Mart Clan Buys Tex-Mex Site

Bentonville Comes to East Sixth

"...Plaza Saltillo and the Cap Metro rail station. The Travis County Appraisal District lists the combined parcels’ appraised value..."

Aug. 19, 2013 News Post by Amy Smith

Point Austin: More Water Under the Bridge

Reading the political currents flowing through WTP4

"...more recently, an innovative anti-property tax effort against the Travis County Appraisal District...."

Sept. 25, 2009 News Column by Michael King

Heal Thyself

Council Watch

"...of developed acreage on a property, according to the Travis County Appraisal District (TCAD). Churches are tax-exempt; TCAD records..."

Nov. 10, 1995 News Column

Freeport's Stronghold

Tax Dispute Puts West Texas Town in Financial Limbo

"...Members if the Culberson County Road and Bridge Department who lost their jobs on..."

Oct. 3, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

Moneybags Moffett

Another Fine Pay Day for Jim Bob

"...Barton Creek PUD and Circle C Ranch here in Travis County. Freeport-McMoRan, which produces fertilizer, sulphur, and other products,..."

April 25, 1997 News Feature by Robert Bryce

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