Eastland County CAD – Property Search, Records & Appraisal District

Eastland County, Texas Property, Ranch and Mineral Guide

Route an Eastland County Parcel Through Owner Search, Lake Leon GIS, Agricultural Review, Appraisal Protest, Tax Payment and Deed Verification

Eastland County appraisal records include property in Eastland, Cisco, Ranger, Gorman, Rising Star, Carbon, Lake Leon and surrounding rural communities.

This guide helps homeowners, buyers, ranchers and businesses research houses, pasture, hay land, orchards, beekeeping acreage, wildlife property, minerals, manufactured homes and business assets.

Eastland County Appraisal District determines values, administers exemptions and special appraisal, handles protests and collects current property taxes for participating local entities. The County Tax Assessor-Collector primarily handles vehicles, boats and related county services.
Chief Appraiser Randy Clark
Eastland CAD phone 254-629-8597
Appraisal office 211 Inspiration Blvd.
Office hours 8:00-noon and 1:00-4:30

Critical Corrections to the Existing Eastland County CAD Page

Existing Page Problem Current Practical Correction
Appraisal office listed at 201 S. Seaman Street The official Eastland CAD office is at 211 Inspiration Blvd., Eastland, TX 76448.
CAD phone listed as 254-629-8622 The official appraisal-district phone is 254-629-8597.
Office hours shown as continuous 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Normal hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Old separate eSearch domain treated as the only search The official Eastland CAD website now includes Basic, Owner, Property, All Criteria and Advanced searches directly on eastlandcad.org.
Old TrueAutomation map presented as the current GIS Use the Interactive Map linked from the current Eastland CAD website.
Search explained only by owner, address and account The live system also supports Geo ID, legal description, abstract, subdivision, lease number, lease name, protest status and agent fields.
Property taxes routed only to the County Tax Office Eastland CAD collects current taxes for Eastland County and multiple participating cities, schools, colleges and the hospital district.
One payment assumed to cover every school district Cross Plains, DeLeon, Huckabay and Lingleville ISD portions may use another collector. Confirm every expected taxing unit before considering the property paid.
GIS described as guaranteed flood-zone proof Use GIS for parcel orientation. Verify floodplain, access and boundary questions through county records, FEMA resources and a licensed surveyor.
Agricultural qualification described generically Eastland CAD adopted county-specific agricultural guidelines in December 2025 covering livestock, pasture, hay, orchards, vineyards, bees and wildlife management.
The office, map and tax-payment corrections are important. Following the old page can send a taxpayer to the wrong building, outdated map or incomplete payment route.

Which Eastland County Office Handles Your Property Task?

Eastland County Appraisal District Property search, market value, exemptions, agricultural appraisal, GIS, renditions, protests and participating-unit tax collections.
Appraisal Review Board Formal hearings involving value, unequal appraisal, exemptions, agricultural appraisal and other protestable CAD actions.
CAD Tax Collection Current tax statements, balances, receipts and payments for the local entities collected by Eastland CAD.
County Tax Assessor-Collector Vehicle registration, vehicle titles, boat registration and county tax-office documentation.
Eastland County Clerk Deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, mineral records and certified copies.
County Development Resources Flood damage rules, 911 addressing, septic referrals and other county development questions.
Licensed Surveyor Exact boundaries, acreage, monuments, access and encroachments.
Title Company or Attorney Title chain, restrictions, liens, easements, mineral reservations and insured legal conclusions.
Fast routing tip Give staff the Parcel ID and taxing-unit name. One owner may have separate real, mineral, business, manufactured-home and agricultural accounts.

Choose Your Eastland County Property Task

Fixes for Missing or Incorrect Search Results

Problem Better Search Method
Full owner name fails Search only the surname, first name or one distinctive business word.
Recent buyer is missing Search the seller, previous owner or deed grantor.
Trust or estate is missing Search the trustee, decedent, estate, beneficiary and previous owner separately.
Rural property has no usable address Use owner, abstract, Geo ID, Property ID, legal description or the interactive map.
Only one ranch parcel appears Repeat the owner search and compare every Parcel ID, acreage amount and legal description.
Mineral account is missing Select Mineral and search the owner, lease name, lease number, operator or former owner.
Business account is missing Select Personal and search the legal business owner and operating name.
Record appears outdated Confirm the selected tax year and compare the County Clerk’s recorded deed.
“I am trying to locate an Eastland County appraisal account. The current or former owner is ______. The property is near ______. I have this Parcel ID, Geo ID, abstract, subdivision, lease or legal-description clue: ______.”
Appraisal-search help: Call 254-629-8597 or email info@eastlandcad.org.

Eastland CAD Property Record Decoder

Record Field What to Verify
Parcel ID or Property ID Use the exact identifier on calls, forms, protests and tax payments.
Owner ID One owner may be connected to several separate accounts.
Geo ID Useful for rural land, map matching and parcel-location research.
Legal description Compare the abstract, survey, subdivision and tract with the recorded deed.
Acreage Compare with the deed or survey. CAD acreage is not a legal boundary determination.
Lease number or lease name Useful when locating an oil, gas or mineral appraisal account.
Market value The district’s January 1 opinion of market value.
Productivity value Special value for qualifying agricultural or wildlife-management land.
Improvements House size, age, condition, barns, sheds, manufactured homes and other structures.
Base tax due Confirm the tax year, collector and all applicable entities before making payment.
The district provides its online data as a public research service without guaranteeing that every field is error-free. Use recorded documents, surveys and professional title research for legal conclusions.

Eastland CAD GIS, Lake Leon and Rural Parcel Research

1
Search the appraisal account first.

Copy the Parcel ID, Geo ID, abstract, subdivision, legal description and acreage.

2
Open the official interactive map.

Use Eastland CAD Interactive Map.

3
Match roads, waterways and adjoining parcels.

This is useful for Lake Leon property, ranch land, oil leases and tracts without a complete street address.

4
Open every adjoining Parcel ID.

One ranch, family ownership or mineral operation can involve several appraisal accounts.

5
Compare the CAD map with recorded documents.

Use deeds, plats, easements and surveys to verify legal boundaries and access.

6
Check Lake Leon and flood questions separately.

Use FEMA information, county flood-damage rules, current surveys and insurance research.

7
Save a labeled map image.

Add the Parcel ID and date. Use it as a research aid rather than a legal survey.

GIS is useful for
  • General parcel location
  • Road and waterway context
  • Adjoining appraisal accounts
  • Lake Leon parcel orientation
  • Rural property without an address
GIS does not prove
  • Exact legal boundaries
  • Guaranteed legal access
  • Shoreline ownership
  • Mineral ownership
  • Final flood-insurance status
Lake Leon tip Check the deed, subdivision plat and easements before relying on visible shoreline access. A dock, road or shoreline strip may be controlled by another parcel, easement or public entity.

2026 Market Value, Appraised Value and Taxable Value

Market Value → Appraisal Limitation or Productivity Value → Exemptions → Taxable Value
2026 Rule Practical Meaning
Market value Eastland CAD’s estimate of market value as of January 1.
Residence-homestead limitation Generally limits annual appraised-value growth to 10% plus qualifying new improvements after the limitation becomes effective.
Non-homestead circuit breaker Certain non-homestead real property valued at $5,320,000 or less may receive a 20% annual appraised-value limitation.
Agricultural productivity value Qualifying land may be appraised according to productive capacity rather than normal market value.
Taxable value The value remaining for each taxing unit after limitations and exemptions.
Final tax bill Depends on certified taxable value and tax rates adopted later by each local governing body.
A homestead cap does not limit the displayed market-value increase to 10%. The limitation generally applies to appraised value, not the district’s market-value estimate.
A 2026 appraisal value is not the final 2026 tax bill in July. The local property-tax database is updated during August and September as entities propose and adopt rates.

Eastland County Homestead and Related Exemptions

General residence homestead A qualifying principal residence receives a $140,000 school-district exemption under current Texas law.
Age 65 or disabled Qualifying homeowners receive an additional $60,000 school exemption and may qualify for local exemptions, tax ceilings and installments.
Disabled veteran or survivor Relief depends on the disability rating and applicable veteran or surviving-spouse category.
Local Benefit Participating Eastland-Area Entities
$3,000 over-65 or disabled exemption Cisco College, City of Cisco, City of Gorman, City of Ranger and Ranger ISD.
$5,000 over-65 or disabled exemption Ranger College.
$12,000 over-65 or disabled exemption Eastland County and Eastland Memorial Hospital District.
$20,000 over-65 or disabled exemption City of Rising Star and City of Eastland.
1
Find the exact residence account.

Confirm the owner, Parcel ID, physical address, legal description and current exemption status.

2
Download the current application.

Use the Homestead Exemption Form on the official Eastland CAD Forms page.

3
Attach identification.

Eastland CAD states that homestead applications must include a driver’s-license copy or other information required by the Texas Property Tax Code.

4
Prepare additional ownership proof when needed.

Inherited property, trusts, manufactured homes and address differences can require an affidavit or supporting documents.

5
Mail or deliver the completed form.

Eastland County Appraisal District, 211 Inspiration Blvd., Eastland, TX 76448.

6
Confirm approval on the live record.

Submitting an application does not prove that the exemption was granted.

Missed the normal filing period? Certain qualifying residence-homestead applications have statutory late-filing options. File promptly and ask the district to confirm eligibility.

Eastland County Livestock, Pasture, Hay and Orchard Appraisal

Eastland CAD’s current agricultural guidelines were adopted in December 2025. New applications are reviewed under county-specific production, management, acreage and history standards.
Use history The land generally must have been devoted to qualifying agricultural use during five of the preceding seven years.
Principal use Agricultural production must be the primary use rather than incidental, residential or recreational activity.
Onsite verification Eastland CAD states that principal use will be verified by an onsite inspection for new applications.

County-Specific Livestock and Land Guidelines

Operation Eastland CAD Screening Standard
Minimum livestock intensity Three animal units on pastureland for most of the year, described by the district as at least 180 days.
Three animal-unit examples Three cows, six 500-pound calves, 18 sheep, 21 goats, three brood mares or 12 250-pound swine.
Improved pasture Typically three to five acres per animal unit, or approximately nine to 15 acres for the minimum three animal units.
Native pasture Typically ten to 15 acres per animal unit, or approximately 30 to 45 acres for the minimum three animal units.
Improved hay Normally two to three marketable cuttings with tillage, fertilizing, cutting, baling, hauling and marketing or feeding.
Irrigated orchard Typically five acres, with tree density, water, weed control, pruning, pest control, harvest and wholesale production.
Dryland or native orchard Typically ten acres with a written production plan and commercial management.
Vineyard or wholesale nursery The local guidelines commonly list five acres and require a wholesale commercial operation.
These are local guidelines, not automatic guarantees. The chief appraiser can evaluate exceptions case by case, and water availability, soil, management and productive capacity can change the acreage needed.
1
List every Parcel ID in the operation.

Identify contiguous and nearby tracts, ownership, acreage and the use of each tract.

2
Document five of the preceding seven years.

Use IRS forms, sales receipts, expense receipts, leases, photographs and knowledgeable affidavits.

3
Describe the physical land classification.

Separate dry cropland, improved pasture, native pasture, hay land, orchard, vineyard and nonagricultural homesite areas.

4
Show active management.

Keep fencing, stock-water, weed-control, fertilizer, planting, harvest, marketing and livestock records.

5
File before May 1.

The current Eastland guidelines state that an application should be made after January 1 and before May 1, with the next working day used when May 1 falls on a weekend or holiday.

6
Request an extension before the deadline when necessary.

A written good-cause request can allow an extension of up to 60 days.

7
New owners must reapply.

The district requires a new application after an ownership change.

Casual livestock or an FFA or 4-H animal does not normally establish agricultural use. The district evaluates whether the tract is operated at the intensity of a typically prudent Eastland County producer.

Eastland County Beekeeping and Wildlife Management

Local Beekeeping Intensity

Acreage Devoted to Beekeeping Minimum Mainframe Hives
5-7 acres 2 hives
More than 7-10 acres 3 hives
More than 10-15 acres 4 hives
More than 15-20 acres 5 hives
Five acres is the minimum and 20 acres is the maximum acreage for Eastland CAD beekeeping appraisal. Hives must contain living bees, follow standard management practices and may be inspected at least annually.
Hive-record tip Maintain a dated hive log for each Parcel ID. Record colony condition, queen replacement, feeding, pest control, honey or wax production, pollination moves and photographs.

Wildlife Management Requirements

Prior qualification The property generally must already be receiving qualified open-space agricultural appraisal when wildlife management begins.
Three practices The owner must actively use at least three qualifying wildlife-management practices.
Annual reporting Eastland CAD requires wildlife annual reports when requesting continued wildlife-management valuation.
Wildlife Tract Type Current Local Acreage Screening
Normal individual tract Approximately 14.3 acres based on the district’s 93% wildlife-use requirement.
Qualifying wildlife association or endangered-species habitat Approximately 11.1 acres based on the district’s 91% wildlife-use requirement.
  • Prepare a Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wildlife-management plan.
  • Set measurable goals for indigenous wildlife on the specific tract.
  • Use at least three practices such as habitat control, erosion control, predator control, supplemental water, food, shelter or census counts.
  • Keep maps, photographs, receipts, census results and activity logs.
  • Return any requested annual report by the stated deadline.
Ask about rollback tax before changing the land’s use. Development or conversion to a nonqualifying use can create additional tax liability for prior years.

Business Personal Property, Minerals and Manufactured Homes

Business personal property Inventory, furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, computers and vehicles used to produce income.
Mineral, utility and industrial property These specialized accounts are appraised for Eastland CAD by Pritchard & Abbott, Inc. in Fort Worth.
Manufactured homes A home on rented or separately owned land may have a different appraisal account and title record from the real estate.
Normal rendition deadline: April 15. A timely written extension request can extend the filing deadline to May 15.
1
Prepare a January 1 asset list.

Separate inventory, machinery, furniture, computers, tools, vehicles and leased equipment.

2
Record acquisition year and original cost.

Keep invoices and proof for assets sold, retired, damaged or moved.

3
Review the 2026 depreciation schedule.

Eastland CAD publishes the current schedule in its Data and Records section.

4
Review the $125,000 exemption.

Income-producing tangible personal property valued at $125,000 or less in a taxing unit may be exempt under current Texas law.

5
File the correct rendition and keep proof.

Save the form, schedules, asset list and delivery confirmation.

Mineral accounts require a separate search strategy. Search Mineral property by owner, lease name, lease number, abstract and operator-related information.

How to Protest a 2026 Eastland County Appraisal

Use the deadline printed on the Notice of Appraised Value. The general Texas deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
July 2026 timing: Eastland CAD held multiple ARB meetings through mid-July. The regular deadline has passed for many owners, but later notices and limited statutory remedies may still apply.
1
Save the appraisal notice and current property record.

Mark the Parcel ID, proposed value, exemptions, agricultural classification and deadline.

2
Identify each genuine protest ground.

Examples include excessive market value, unequal appraisal, incorrect acreage, wrong improvements, denied exemption or denied agricultural appraisal.

3
Register for an Eastland CAD online account.

Use the official site’s My Account registration or sign-in option.

4
Request the property’s online PIN when needed.

Use Eastland CAD Request a PIN.

5
File through Online Protest or use the paper form.

Save the online confirmation, postmark or hand-delivery receipt.

6
Request the district’s evidence.

Ask for comparable sales, schedules, photographs, measurements and other evidence Eastland CAD plans to use.

7
Prepare property-specific proof.

Use dated photographs, repair estimates, surveys, measurements, adjusted comparable records, leases or production documents.

8
Attempt an informal resolution.

Explain the correction or value requested and provide the strongest evidence first.

9
Attend the ARB hearing when unresolved.

Review the district’s 2026 hearing procedures and organize evidence by protest ground.

10
Read the written order immediately.

Arbitration, SOAH and court appeal deadlines depend on the property and issue.

Rural-value tip Separate a market-value protest from an agricultural-qualification dispute. Comparable sales may support market value, while production history and intensity records support special appraisal.

Possible Late Remedies

Possible Remedy When It May Apply
Later notice deadline The district mailed a notice later and the notice-based 30-day period remains open.
Failure to receive required notice A legally required CAD or ARB notice was not received and statutory payment conditions are satisfied.
Late homestead application The owner qualified for a residence-homestead exemption but missed the normal filing period.
Appraisal-roll correction The account contains a qualifying ownership, clerical or sufficiently large appraisal error.

How to Search and Pay Eastland County Property Taxes

Do not assume the County Tax Assessor-Collector is the main property-tax payment office. Eastland CAD’s annual report states that current taxes for participating units are remitted to the appraisal district’s tax-collection account.

Entities Collected by Eastland CAD

Collected Entity Payment Starting Point
Eastland County Eastland CAD property search
Eastland Memorial Hospital District Eastland CAD property search
Cities of Eastland, Cisco, Ranger, Gorman, Rising Star and Carbon Eastland CAD property search
Eastland, Cisco, Ranger, Gorman and Rising Star ISDs Eastland CAD property search
Cisco College and Ranger College Eastland CAD property search
1
Open the official Eastland CAD search.

Use Eastland CAD Search Results.

2
Select the correct tax year and property type.

The system separates Real, Personal and Mineral property and includes prior years.

3
Search by owner, Parcel ID, address or legal description.

Use lease fields for a mineral account.

4
Review every open year.

Paying the newest tax year does not automatically clear an older delinquency.

5
Confirm every taxing unit shown.

Compare the statement with the appraisal record and expected city, school, college, county and hospital entities.

6
Use the Pay Taxes action on the property account.

Review the tax year, property, entities, amount and processor fee before checkout.

7
Save the official receipt.

Keep the Parcel ID, tax year, payment date, amount and confirmation number.

8
Verify posting.

Return to the account after processing and confirm the balance was reduced or cleared.

Cross-county school warning: Cross Plains ISD, DeLeon ISD, Huckabay ISD and Lingleville ISD are appraised for their Eastland County territory but are not included in the district’s published tax-collection list. Confirm the separate school collector when one of these districts appears on the property.
County Tax Assessor-Collector: Andrea May, 100 W. Main, Suite 101, Eastland, TX 76448. Phone: 254-629-1564 or 254-629-2211. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Discount history: Eastland CAD’s annual report describes a 3% October discount for several participating jurisdictions. Review the current 2026 statement before assuming a discount applies to every entity.
Unpaid 2025 taxes may now include penalty, interest or collection charges. Request a current payoff and confirm whether the account has been referred to the delinquent-tax law firm.

How to Search Eastland County Deeds, Liens and Mineral Records

Eastland County Clerk: Cathy Jentho, 100 W. Main, Suite 102, Eastland, TX 76448. Mailing address: P.O. Box 110, Eastland, TX 76448. Phone: 254-629-1583.
1
Collect appraisal clues.

Save the current owner, prior owner, Parcel ID, abstract, subdivision, acreage, lease information and legal description.

2
Select the correct record period.

Use the Kofile historical index for 1870-1982 and the Tyler Technologies system for records from January 1, 1983 through current.

3
Search grantor and grantee names.

Include spouses, trusts, estates, companies, heirs and previous owners.

4
Select the correct document type.

Look for deeds, deeds of trust, releases, liens, easements, plats, mineral deeds, oil-and-gas leases and assignments.

5
Match the legal description.

A matching owner name is not enough when the person owns several tracts or mineral interests.

6
Follow referenced instruments.

A current deed may refer to an older plat, easement, lien, mineral reservation or deed of trust.

7
Order the correct copy.

Ask whether a plain or certified copy is required for a lender, court, probate matter or legal transaction.

8
Use a title professional for a legal conclusion.

The appraisal record and online index do not replace a complete title search.

Historical records: 1870-1982 Open Eastland County Kofile QuickLink.
Current records: 1983-present Open Eastland County Official Records.
County Clerk office hours vary by day. Monday-Thursday hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. with a lunch closure. Friday hours are 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. with the office remaining open during lunch.
Official Clerk information: open the Eastland County Clerk page.

Eastland County Buyer and Landowner Checklist

Appraisal and tax checks
  • Match every Parcel ID to the contract
  • Compare appraisal and deed acreage
  • Review land and improvement details
  • Confirm exemptions and appraisal limits
  • Search every open tax year
  • Identify any separate school collector
Land, mineral and title checks
  • Review deeds, liens and releases
  • Check easements and legal access
  • Verify agricultural-use history
  • Review oil, gas and mineral reservations
  • Check Lake Leon and flood issues
  • Obtain a survey and title commitment
Do not estimate future taxes from the seller’s current statement alone. Homestead exemptions, tax ceilings, appraisal limits, agricultural valuation and collector assignments can change after purchase.

2026 Eastland County Property Calendar

January 1 General appraisal date and the date used for many ownership, exemption and land-use facts.
April 15 Normal deadline for most business-personal-property renditions.
Before May 1 Eastland CAD’s current guideline deadline for ordinary agricultural-use applications.
May 15 General Texas protest deadline, or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later.
July 2026 The regular protest deadline has passed for many accounts; limited late remedies require qualifying facts.
August-September Proposed and adopted tax-rate information is updated in the local property-tax database.
October Tax statements are generally issued after values and rates are finalized.
January 31, 2027 Normal deadline for paying 2026 property taxes before delinquency, subject to statutory exceptions.
Use the exact date printed on the notice, application or tax statement. Later notices, weekends, holidays and special circumstances can change a deadline.

Eastland County Property Office Contacts

Office Contact Handles
Eastland County Appraisal District 211 Inspiration Blvd.
Eastland, TX 76448
254-629-8597
info@eastlandcad.org
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Property search, values, GIS, exemptions, agriculture, wildlife, renditions, protests and participating-unit tax collections.
Eastland County Tax Assessor-Collector Andrea May
100 W. Main, Suite 101
Eastland, TX 76448
254-629-1564
254-629-2211
auto@eastlandcounty.gov
Mon-Fri, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Vehicle registration, titles, boat registration and county tax-office services.
Eastland County Clerk Cathy Jentho
100 W. Main, Suite 102
P.O. Box 110
Eastland, TX 76448
254-629-1583
Deeds, liens, releases, easements, plats, mineral documents, recording and certified copies.

Map to Eastland County Appraisal District

Office-location reminder: Eastland CAD is at 211 Inspiration Blvd. The County Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk are in the courthouse at 100 W. Main Street.

Eastland County CAD Property Search FAQs

What is the official Eastland County CAD property search?

Use eastlandcad.org or eastlandcad.org/Home/Search. The official search supports owner, Property ID, Geo ID, address, abstract, subdivision and lease fields.

What are Eastland CAD’s phone number, address and hours?

Call 254-629-8597. The office is at 211 Inspiration Blvd. and is open Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Where do I pay Eastland County property taxes?

Use the tax and payment options connected to the Eastland CAD property search for participating local entities. Confirm every taxing unit before paying.

Does one Eastland County tax payment cover every school district?

No. Cross Plains, DeLeon, Huckabay and Lingleville ISD property may require a separate collector. Verify the complete taxing-unit list on the account.

How do I find Eastland County land without a street address?

Search by owner, Parcel ID, Geo ID, abstract, subdivision, legal-description clues or the official interactive map.

What is the Eastland County property protest deadline?

The general deadline is May 15 or 30 days after the appraisal notice was mailed, whichever is later. Use the exact date printed on the notice.

What are Eastland County’s beekeeping requirements?

The local guideline covers five to 20 acres, beginning with two mainframe hives on five to seven acres and increasing to five hives for more than 15 through 20 acres.

What is Eastland CAD’s minimum livestock intensity?

The local guideline generally requires three animal units on pastureland for most of the year, with acreage adjusted for forage, water and land capability.

Where can I search Eastland County deeds and liens?

Use Kofile QuickLink for 1870-1982 records and the Tyler Technologies Eastland County system for records from 1983 through current.

Is the Eastland CAD GIS map a legal survey or flood determination?

No. Use GIS for general parcel research, a licensed surveyor for legal boundaries and official county, FEMA and insurance resources for flood questions.

Independent Editorial Notice

County-CAD.us is an independent informational website. It is not affiliated with Eastland County Appraisal District, Eastland County, the Appraisal Review Board, any taxing unit or the State of Texas.

Property values, forms, deadlines, local intensity standards, exemptions, office hours, collectors and online systems can change. Confirm time-sensitive information directly with the responsible official office before filing, paying or relying on a record for a legal transaction.

Editorial verification: July 21, 2026.

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